My Sweetheart

Chapter 378 I’d Rather She Hates Me

At night, Kathy didn’t expect that Joseph allowed Zofia to come over. Zofia even brought several textbooks for her. Zofia was surprised to receive Joseph’s call an hour ago and immediately came over.

“What did you say? Joseph took your phone… no wonder, I kept sending you messages on Wechat and you didn’t reply.” Zofia suddenly realized.

“But Joseph must have his reasons for doing this. He isn’t that deviant.” This was what Zofia thought about last night.

Deviant. When she heard of this word, Kathy agreed.

“He is,” Kathy said coldly.

“The purpose of him calling me just now must be for me to come over to keep you company he even reminded me to bring you some books to read.” Even if Zofia said that, Kathy still wasn’t able to understand Joseph.

“I just want to be discharged from the hospital as soon as possible,” Kathy said. © 2024 Nôv/el/Dram/a.Org.

“I think you will need some more time to recuperate. You just had an operation and need to have daily checkups.” Zofia browsed Kathy’s medical records.

“I want to transfer to another hospital. This is Joseph’s place. I don’t want to be under his control.”

Zofia looked at Kathy with concern. Although she can’t understand what Joseph has done, but this was the best hospital in City N. Kathy can have the best treatment over there. Furthermore, Zofia was more relieved because Joseph was a doctor and he can take care of Kathy.

“Do you really feel that way?” Zofia frowned.

“Yes, but I don’t have a cell phone and can’t contact my mother.” Jennifer was the only one that could get her out of there.

“I can contact her for you but according to my brother, Joseph must have his reasons for doing this. He must be protecting you.”

“He is imprisoning me.” Kathy was sullen. She was very upset and can’t listen to any reasoning.

From how Joseph forced her to transfer hospital to taking away her cell phone, she didn’t know how to convince herself to believe him.

“Don’t be so pessimistic, it’s not good for your recovery. Shucks, I don’t know what I should do…” Zofia was out of her wits and looked desperate.

Kathy laughed when she saw Zofia’s worried looks, “Zofia, thanks for visiting me. Actually, I’m just venting. I also know how powerful Joseph is and if he doesn’t allow me to be discharged, there is no way I can leave. I can only wait.”

“I’ll ask my brother to think of something.”

A moment later, Kathy needed to do another medical checkup and it was getting late and Zofia had to go home. On her way out, Zofia met Joseph and was blocking his way. Joseph had a strong presence and Zofia felt very nervous to be face to face with him.

“Ms. Marshall, please keep Kathy’s location a secret.” Joseph was the first to speak.

“Why should I listen to you?” Zofia retorted.

“If you don’t listen to me, you will have to remain here and cannot leave,” Joseph said calmly. He did not have the patience to deal with others.

“You should know that she will hate you if you continue like this.” She was very concerned about Kathy’s pain and struggles.

“I’d rather she hates me.”

Zofia looked at Joseph in surprise and didn’t say a word. She could see Kathy’s feelings for Joseph but she totally can’t figure out Joseph. Bertie was waiting for her outside the hospital. Zofia wanted to say something but stopped herself.

“What did you want to say?” Bertie could sense his sister’s thoughts.

“Can we get Kathy out?” Zofia asked. Kathy was very depressed and she was worried that it would affect her recovery. Furthermore, she could see that Kathy was suffering and wanted very much to leave the hospital.

“How is she?” Bertie asked worriedly. He had already forced himself not to be concerned over her matters but he still couldn’t resist.

“Joseph has kept her captive and even kept her cell phone, not allowing her to contact anyone.”

“She still hasn’t recovered and has to remain in the hospital.” Bertie frowned.

“But Kathy is in a bad state and can recuperate anywhere. Joseph is forcing her to stay here.” Zofia became agitated. Had it been her, she would lose her mind after being kept in the patient’s room without a phone for an hour. Furthermore, Kathy had already been in that situation for two days.

When Bertie heard this, his expression darkened. It would be very difficult to get Kathy out of a hospital with such high security.

“We’ll think of something to get her out if Joseph still doesn’t release her when she had fully recovered.”

This was also in consideration of Kathy’s health. Zofia always trusted her brother and could only accept this situation.

Three days later.

This morning was the court hearing for Herbert’s libel case. The evidence was irrefutable and Herbert was sentenced to one year and was to be imprisoned immediately.

Billy and Julian were also at the courts.

“Joseph’s actions are very fast. I’m afraid that Herbert’s case will continue to be investigated.” Billy narrowed his eyes.

“Now the most important thing is to find where Kathy is,” Julian said sinisterly.

“I already found out but we can’t touch her.”

“Didn’t you hesitate to kill her when you sent her to the hospital for treatment? I don’t believe that you are willing to do anything to her.” Julian said coldly.

“If really something happened, what will we use to threaten Joseph? Wait for my news. I’ll get her out within a week.” Billy said.

“I heard that recently the Food and Drug Administration is onto you. Your new drug is well received and has taken over a large portion of Joseph’s Group’s market share.”

“That’s all thanks to Mr. Joseph’s help.” Billy scoffed.

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City N Hospital.

Kathy used her time and attention to improve her studies. Her mood was slowly improved over time. But more importantly, she did not see Joseph anymore and only had Jade by her side to take care of her.

She knew that Jade was Joseph’s staff and didn’t talk too much with her.

These few days Zofia had full days of classes and could only visit her on Friday.

“When can you be discharged? I’m the only person in the hostel room. I’ll be terrified if a thunderstorm happens at night.” Zofia frowned.

Kathy laughed, “I think I should be able to be discharged next week. The results of this morning’s checkup were very favorable but I still require some monitoring.”

“That’s good. Give me your assignments. I’ll hand them to Professor Watson.”

Although Kathy had been hospitalized, she studied every day and kept in contact with Professor Watson.

“You are really diligent. Without you at the dormitory, I have become lazy.”

“Then go to the library. Aren’t you dating with Sonny?”

“I don’t like to date him?” Zofia blushed when this name was mentioned.

“Both of you can go to the library together to study. Let him urge you to learn!”

“No no, Kathy, there is nothing between us.”

“I didn’t say that anything is going on between you two.” Kathy was amused.

Zofia pouted and both of them began to joke happily.

Joseph stood outside and looked at Kathy’s smile. She had not laughed like that for a long time since she had been with him.

He turned and left the hospital.