Chapter 71 The Miscarriage

"Huh?" Lisa was shocked to hear that Kate wanted to leave the hospital. After thinking for a moment, she smiled, "You suffered from serious anemia and must stay in the hospital for at least a week. You need medical care."

"I can take good care of myself after leaving the hospital. Go and tell the doctor that I am okay to leave now."

"Kate, what's the matter with you? Are you bored here? Don't worry; I'll keep you company if that is all it is," Lisa thought Joseph was at the hospital with her, so she was surprised and disappointed to see that Kate was alone.

"You're right; some men just aren't that into a woman, no matter how much you do for them. And, sometimes, they will never trust you," Kate said as she thought of what Amy told her. It was as if she was being stabbed in the heart over and over again.

"Did Joseph do something to hurt you?" Lisa's heart tightened, "What did he say?"

"Amy didn't make it clear, only mentioned that Joseph suspected that I had an affair with other men," Kate snarled.

"That bastard!" Lisa was furious, "Kate, you need to give up on that man, or he will continue to torture you for the rest of your life!"

"Either divorce or be tortured, I've suffered enough," Kate lowered her eyes and spoke in a low tone, "He would rather blur the truth than believe me. He did everything he could to force me to divorce him."

Lisa wanted Kate to leave Joseph, but she felt that it wasn't fair just because it was what Joseph wanted.

"Kate, tell your mother-in-law the truth! She will get the justice you deserve!"

"But I don't want to affect their relationship," She certainly believed that Cassie would be on her side, but Joseph loved Anna so much.

"But Kate, you are acting silly! You are too kind to be bullied," Lisa sighed and tried to comfort Kate, "Would you please listen to what the doctor said and get well before you leave the hospital?"

"Thank you, Lisa!" Kate was touched by Lisa's concern and agreed to stay in the hospital until the doctor said she could leave.

"You're welcome! We're like sisters, so it is my duty to take care of you," Lisa said, trying to hold back her tears.

Daisy knocked on the door and stuck her head in the room, "Kate, how are you?" She asked anxiously. She knew that Kate wouldn't be in the hospital if Anna hadn't fought with her.

Lisa was relieved to see Daisy was there; she needed to get to her shop. She leaned over and hugged Kate, "I hope you get some sleep. I will come to see you tomorrow."

"Okay, and thank you again, Lisa!" Kate smiled.

"Daisy, would you please stay with Kate tonight? I can be back early tomorrow morning to take over," Lisa asked on her way out of the room.

Daisy's answer gave both Kate and Lisa a great sense of comfort. They all knew that one someone who cared would be considerate of other's feelings.

As Lisa walked out of the hospital, she dialed a number she hadn't called in a long time. Almost in a whisper, she asked, "Are you available tonight? How about we get a drink?"

"Lisa, how are you? How is everything? What happened? Do you need help?" the man on the other end of the phone asked.

"Yeah, I need your help, let's talk face-to-face, though" Lisa didn't think that Nick Wilson knew her so well.

A short time later, Nick and Lisa met at the tea shop.

Lisa told Nick about everything that had happened and what she planned to do. She explained she needed his help if he was willing.

Nick frowned as he listened to Lisa, when she stopped, he said, "I do want to help you, but I know Joseph loves Anna so much. If I was to beat her, how would I be able to face him again."

"Do you deny my request?" Lisa smiled.

"Don't you remember that you said you would help Kate, even though you had a good relationship with Joseph? Now that Anna is back, you are changing your attitude? You are so indecisive!"

"I'm sorry, Lisa, I want to help you, but…" Nick thought for a while and continued to say, "I could ask Anna to say sorry to Kate, would that be okay?"

"Just say, sorry?" Lisa was so angry to hear this that her voice became louder: "How could a sorry be enough? Anna beat Kate to the point that Kate had a miscarriage! She's a murderer!"

"Lisa, Lisa, calm down. I understand, I just thought that they are sisters so we could try to resolve the situation amicably," Nick didn't want to offend either Kate, Anna, or Joseph.

"Well, now I know who you really are. You are a snob that will defend whoever Joseph loves. I can't be your friend anymore, so you need to leave," Lisa barked, and she turned her head away from Nick.

"Honey, honey, you know my heart. I would do anything for you," Seeing that Lisa was angry; Nick felt nervous. He took out his cellphone and called Anna.

"Hey, Anna! This is Nick Wilson. Are you available tonight? How about meeting me? I have something I need to tell you about Joseph Smith."

When Anna heard Nick's voice and his request to meet, she immediately almost interrupted him to decline. She was glad she didn't, though, when she heard he wanted to talk about Joseph.

After Nick and Anna agreed on a place to meet, Nick hung up the phone and turned to Lisa, "You can see that I called Anna, she will meet me tonight. Are you still angry?"

Lisa was secretly delighted, but she didn't want Nick to know. She said thoughtfully, "I just want justice for Kate. No matter what I do tonight, do not stop me!"

"You don't plan to kill her, do you?" After hearing what Lisa said, Nick was worried.

"Don't worry, I know how to deal with it, and I won't get you in trouble," Lisa replied.

"Lisa, I know you're a good and kindhearted girl, I…"

"Don't talk nonsense, let's go!" Lisa ordered. The plan of how she was going to teach Anna a lesson was all that was in her head, she had no patience to hear what Nick had to say.

About thirty minutes later, Nick and Lisa walked into a small pub; they saw Anna waiting for them.

"Nice to see you, Nick. It has been a long time since we have seen each other. You said you wanted to talk about Joseph," Anna greeted Nick with a charming tone.

"Anna, I heard that…Kate had miscarried her baby…?" Nick asked bluntly as he sat down.

"You came here about Kate? I know you are chasing after Kate's best friend right now. But, Nick, don't forget that you are Joseph's friend, you shouldn't…" Anna snapped.