Chapter 1652
In the hospital, Keaton lay quietly on the bed. He stared at the ceiling, his mood heavy and oppressive.
Before Beatrix left, her words in the hallway echoed relentlessly in his mind: ‘Are you satisfied now? Is this your idea of taking care of me p>
Her words left a suffocating weight on his chest, making every breath a struggle.
He knew very well that Beatrix was a problem and that what happened tonight was her own doing. But he still couldn’t shake the feelings of self-blame and guilt p>
When he suddenly received Beatrix’s text, Keaton sat up and replied, 【How much p>
Beatrix: 【Fifty million dollars p>
Without a second thought, Keaton opened his banking app to transfer the money. But then he thought of Winona and added a question. 【What do you need that much money for p>
Beatrix frowned on her end. 【You never used to ask. Why are you asking now?】 Keaton was silent. p>
Before he could reply, Beatrix called him. The first thing she asked was, “Is it because of Winona? Are you afraid I’ll use the money to get revenge on her p>
Keaton’s brow furrowed. “Stay away from her. Don’t provoke her p>
Beatrix let out a cold laugh. “She’s ruined me like this, and you’re still protecting her p>
“This wasn’t her doing,” Keaton said flatly. “You did this to yourself p>
“Ha!” Beatrix sneered. “If she didn’t do it, then you did! If it weren’t for you, would my life be like this p>
Keaton had no reply. p>
Beatrix sniffled hard, demanding, “If she killed me, would you still take her side p>
Keaton’s brow tightened. “She won’t kill you. She might always get her revenge, but she’s fair in her own way. If you don’t provoke her, she won’t bother you p>
“Then how do we settle the score for tonight?” Beatrix asked.
“Consider it even for you sending Alicia to hurt her p>
Beatrix was furious. “All I did was give her a few stitches, but she practically took my life! How is that fair p>
“It is fair!” Keaton retorted. “You hurt her first p>
Beatrix laughed coldly. “You’re so protective of her. If I die at her hands one day, will you avenge me p>
“I told you, she won’t kill you,” Keaton stressed.
“I said IF!” Beatrix yelled.
“There is no ‘if p>
Keaton’s brow furrowed deeply. “No
matter who you kill, you’ll pay the price. I have money and power, but don’t have the right to decide someone’s fate. It’s not just you if
If
even kissed someone, the law would judge me p>
Beatrix was silent for a moment. “Keaton, marry me, and we’ll call it even. How about it p>
“No p>
She fell silent again for a few seconds, then took a deep breath and pleaded, “Not even a courthouse wedding? I just want the legal title, a way to survive in the Sutton family p>
“I won’t interfere with your flings or your womanizing p>
“I won’t get in the way of your private life at all p>
“I don’t even have to live with you! I can live on my own p>
Keaton’s refusal was unwavering. “No p>
Beatrix said nothing. p>
They both went quiet. Beatrix didn’t hang up, and neither did Keaton. He leaned back against the headboard, the tip of his cigarette glowing in the dark as he smoked in heavy silence.
After what felt like an eternity, Beatrix spoke again. “Then I want the fifty million. The Suttons nearly Beat me to death I need to see a doctor and recover. Once I’m better, I’m leaving the country p>
“Where will you go?” Keaton asked.
“I haven’t decided yet. But after Winona did this to me, I can’t stay here anymore p>
Keaton frowned. “What about the baby in your belly p>
Beatrix was blunt. “It was just a tool anyway. I’m going to the clinic tomorrow to get rid of it p>
Keaton’s brow tightened, and he took a hard drag from his cigarette. p>
“What?” Beatrix asked. “Do you feel bad for it p>
Keaton watched the ash fall, his expression unreadable. “Not my circus, not my monkeys p>