Chapter 6

As I stepped out of the hospital room, Oscar arrived.

His usually neat hair was slightly disheveled, likely from rushing over. Seeing me, he quickly strode forward. "Kathy, what—"

"Where were you? Why didn't you answer your phone?" I cut him off, my tone cold and sharp.

From the moment Nora had the allergic reaction until now, I had called him countless times. He had not picked up a single one.

"Mila had another high fever. Carol asked me to take her to the hospital. My phone battery died, so I did not get your calls. I am sorry."

Oscar's expression remained indifferent, as if he were merely stating a fact.

I studied his face for a moment before letting out a cold laugh. "Do you even know why you are here?"

"I heard Mary had an accident," he replied slowly, his voice devoid of any emotion.

I scoffed in disbelief before speaking, "Your daughter went into shock after eating the mango cake."

His eyes widened in shock.

"Yes," I said icily. "The very cake you specially bought for her."

Suddenly, I remembered what the owner of Cloud Dessert had said yesterday.

She had mentioned, "At the time, Mr. Astor even replied, 'Perfect, the kids love mango-flavored cake.'"

I took a deep breath and looked him straight in the eye.

"Do you have anything to explain this time?"

Oscar visibly froze.

For a moment, he seemed at a loss for words. Then, in a panic, he reached for my hand. "I was careless. I did not mean to..."

He abruptly stopped, as if unable to find a reasonable excuse for himself.

Awkwardly, he changed the subject. "How is Nora? She must have been crying and asking for me. I will go in and see her—"

He turned to walk toward the hospital room.

I shouted, "You are not worthy!"

Oscar stopped in his tracks.

"Let's get a divorce, Oscar."

At this moment, I felt nothing but absolute calm.

[No, Kathy, do not be impulsive!]

[Oscar is just naturally quiet. He does not know how to express himself, but that does not mean he does not love you.]

[What is Kathy doing? Nora is fine now. She is his salvation, why does she not understand that?]

[Oscar will never refuse. No matter how unwilling he is, as long as Kathy asks, he will do it.]