Chapter 112 No More Self-Harm
Sunny told Sophie about the time Katherine saved him at Moonlight Manor.
Sophie still couldn't understand and asked, "So, just because Katherine helped you win a game, you betrayed Scarlett?"
Sunny shook his head and replied, "No, I wouldn't betray Scarlett for sure! I don't think Katherine is a bad person."
"Sunny, I'm so disappointed in you!" Sophie stood up and hobbled out.
Sunny stood there alone, frowning and conflicted for a long time.
Under the sunshade, Katherine was sitting on Alex's lap, being forcefully treated with medicine by him.
The stable doctor stood nearby, holding a bottle of medicine with a look of trepidation.
The man's long, rough fingers held a medical cotton swab, dipped it in topical medicine, and gently applied it to Katherine's bruised earlobe. Then he grabbed her hand and gently wiped the rash on her palm.
Katherine felt a bit itchy in her palm and wanted to pull her hand back.
Alex sternly said, "Don't move!"
Katherine was unwilling but helpless. After all, he meant well. If she refused outright, she would seem ungrateful.
It was mainly because she couldn't refuse; Alex's grip was too strong, and she couldn't break free. She had to endure the itching and accept Alex's treatment.
After applying the topical medicine, Alex took the oral allergy medicine from the stable doctor and handed it to her, holding a glass of water in his other hand.
Katherine frowned and said, "Alex, I don't want to take the medicine. These rashes will go away on their own in a couple of days."
Alex's brow furrowed. "Be good!"
Katherine had never been controlled like this before. She felt very unhappy and angrily took the pills, put them in her mouth, and drank a large gulp of water to swallow them!
Only after she obediently took the medicine did Alex let her go.
There was breakfast prepared by the stable on the table: oatmeal and bread.
Katherine was hungry. She sat down in a chair and was about to pick up the oatmeal to eat, but just as she reached out, a large hand snatched the food away!
Seeing her food taken away, she looked at the man with displeasure, ready to argue.
But Alex calmly scooped a spoonful of oatmeal, blew on it to cool it, and brought it to her mouth.
Katherine was stunned and twitched her mouth. "Alex, my hand is just allergic, not disabled."
Alex ignored her protests and said in a low voice, "Open your mouth!"
Katherine felt this was weird and stated, "Alex, I can eat by myself!"
"You have medicine on your hands; you can't rub it off," he replied.
There was no room for negotiation; if she weren't really hungry, Katherine wouldn't have wanted to cooperate with Alex!
Reluctantly, Katherine opened her mouth and ate the oatmeal Alex fed her. Then, Alex patiently fed her spoonful by spoonful.
Teresa watched from the side, clicking her tongue in amazement, saying, "Is this really Alex? You're actually feeding a girl yourself!"
Katherine already felt awkward, and Teresa's comment made her lose her appetite even more!
Teresa leaned in, looking at Katherine with admiration. "Katherine, how did you manage to tame such a brute like Alex into a gentleman? Teach me!"
Gentleman?
Katherine frowned slightly, looking at the stern-faced man in front of her.
Seeing that Katherine was too embarrassed to open her mouth to eat, Alex frowned and shot a cold glance at Teresa. "Have you had breakfast?"
Teresa grinned and nodded. "Yes! Alex, don't worry about me. I've already eaten!"
Alex squinted in displeasure and snapped, "Then why are you still here?"
Teresa was momentarily stunned, then giggled, "Alex, I get it. I won't bother you two! I'm off to check if my little horse has grown up!"
Katherine remained silent.
After Teresa ran off, another spoonful of hot oatmeal was brought to her mouth.
Katherine looked down at the oatmeal, then up at the man, frowning. "Alex, do we need to put on this act even in front of Teresa?"
Did Katherine think he was acting?
Alex's gaze turned cold, the rare warmth in his eyes instantly freezing over. "Eat your oatmeal!"
Katherine was baffled by his sudden harshness and opened her mouth to eat the oatmeal, silently grumbling about Alex's mood swings.
As she ate, she heard the man call her name in a very serious tone.
"Katherine," he called out.
"Hmm?" Katherine looked at him, waiting for him to continue.
Alex stared at her intently, remaining silent for about a minute before speaking again, "Remember, you don't need to prove anything to anyone, and you especially must not harm yourself."
Katherine was puzzled and asked, "So, if I'm wronged, I can't clear my name?"
Alex replied, "No matter what happens, I will unconditionally believe you. So, you don't need to prove your innocence to anyone. To me, you are always innocent, understand?"
Katherine was stunned, her heart pounding. Why was Alex suddenly saying something that sounded like a promise?
Alex brought another spoonful of oatmeal to her mouth, but Katherine shook her head. "Alex, I'm full. I can't eat anymore."
Since she said she was full, Alex didn't force her. He simply brought the spoonful of oatmeal to his mouth and swallowed it naturally.
Katherine watched Alex's unbelievable action, her eyes widening and her face heating up!
Sharing a bowl of oatmeal and using the same utensils was something only very close people would do.
Alex, who was such a neat freak, didn't mind eating what she had eaten?
Katherine felt a bit troubled and said, "Alex, you're making me uncomfortable today!"
Alex remained calm, continuing to eat the remaining half bowl of oatmeal, and said lightly, "If you're not used to it, get used to it. You'll get used to it eventually."
Katherine forced a dry laugh. "What do you mean 'eventually'? In two months, our partnership will end. Once we part ways, I'll have to break these bad habits."
"Then we won't part," Alex interjected, his tone flat, as if stating the most natural thing in the world.
Katherine was stunned. What did he mean?
Not part?
What did that mean?
"Katherine, come with me! I have something to tell you!" Sunny suddenly appeared, looking very serious.
Before Katherine could respond, Alex spoke first, "Whatever you have to say to her, say it here."
Facing Alex, Sunny frowned, feeling pressured. "Alex, I want to speak to Katherine alone."
Katherine stood up and said, "Alex, I'll be right back!"
Alex frowned in displeasure and coldly said, "Sit down."
Knowing how controlling this man could be, Katherine thought for a moment and then whispered in his ear, "Alex, I'll go listen first, and then I'll secretly tell you later!"
The coldness in Alex's eyes melted instantly, and his attitude softened. He just gave a low grunt of approval.
Katherine didn't think much of it and followed Sunny.
Once they reached the woods near the stables, Katherine asked him, "What do you want to say? Go ahead!"
Sunny suddenly raised his arm and leaned it against a tree, trapping Katherine against it.
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