Chapter 969

... Even though Kimberly saw her chance and had gained Charlie's favor first, she was not in any way related to Charlie. Hence, Kimberly was not able to continue staying in Charlie's room. Later in the night, the room is finally quiet. Meredith filled a tub of hot water from the washroom to help Charlie wipe down his body. But Charlie did not want her help and he even warned her to not lay a finger on him. Meredith looked at him and explained patiently, "Charlie, I have always been the one to clean you back when you were in the hospital. Plus, I am your wife. Isn't it more appropriate for me to do this?" "I made it clear that I don't want a wife that backstabbed me," Charlie replied coldly, "Meredith Leighton, can you stop hanging around me like a leech?" "No. I have to take responsibility for you!" Meredith then forcefully removed his pants. Because Charlie was wearing a patient gown, the pants were removed easily. The first thing that Meredith saw was the knife cuts on his l