The next day, Kathy woke up early to go to school, and she called Zofia on the way.
However, it was Bertie who answered the phone. "I'm taking her back to Country C. We're about to board the plane."
Right now, Bertie was holding Zofia's phone. Otherwise, she would definitely run away. This was the only way he could stop her.
"She's going back to Country C? What about her student status?"
"Retaining for now, but she may not come back to City N," Bertie said in a deep voice.
"Is she alright?"
"Yes." Bertie frowned, realizing that Kathy did not know about Joseph and Zofia.
"I'm boarding the plane. I have to go."
Bertie put down the cell phone, and Zofia immediately rushed over, trying to snatch it. Bertie threw it to the assistant beside him.
He clasped his sister's wrist and took her into the cabin.
Zofia was still struggling, snapping, "I don't want to go back. I'm begging you, please. You know they'll force me to go on a blind date when I get home. I don't want to marry a man I don't love."
Bertie's heart ached. "I don't want you to marry a man who doesn't love you."
Zofia pursed her lips and suddenly covered her stomach. She squatted down and said, "I need to go to the bathroom."
"I'll accompany you."
"Wait outside!"
However, after Zofia went inside, she soon disguised herself and left. Bertie had let his guard down. When Bertie realized that, his face sank.
"Mr Marshall, the shareholders' meeting scheduled in the afternoon has been brought forward." The assistant reported nervously.
"Go back!"
Zofia slowly walked out after watching her brother board the plane.
Upon receiving Zofia's call, Kathy was surprised.
It was an unknown number, but she recognized Zofia's voice.
"Kathy, my brother wants to take me back to Country C. I have no one else to turn to except you." Zofia's sobbing voice sounded.
"Zofia, where are you?"
"I'm at the airport."
She had just arrived at the hospital, and Reece was beside her. He looked at Kathy's worried expression and asked, "What happened?"
Kathy looked at him silently.
"We're not taking any new patients today. If you have something to do, you can ask for a leave," said Reece.
"Reece, thank you," Kathy said sincerely.
"If it's urgent, I can give you a ride." Reece looked at his watch.
"No, thanks."
Seeing Kathy run out, Reece's face sank.
Having arrived at the airport, Kathy found Zofia in a corner.
She curled up with a pale face and red eyes.
Seeing Kathy, she tried to force a smile, but failed.
"Kathy..."
"Zofia, I'll bring you to the Booth's," said Kathy.
"Are you sure? Am I causing too much for you?" Zofia looked guilty.
"Not at all. We have servants in the house. You'll feel comfortable there." Kathy gave Zofia a comforting hug.
"Then, will you stay with me?" Zofia muttered, "I'm so lonely."
Kathy paused. Thinking of Joseph, she felt that he would be jealous.
But she didn't want to leave Zofia alone.
"You can go back to Joseph Bay. I'd better go back to school." Zofia pushed her away gently.
"You haven't recovered yet." Kathy frowned.
"I'm fine. I should put those things behind me." Zofia's eyes flashed with coldness.
"Kathy, thank you. You've done a lot for me." Zofia's tone was bitter.
Kathy's heart ached even more, but she did not want to comment on other people's relationships.
Zofia was her friend and she respected her decision.
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