Chapter 948
York got home and saw Katharine zoning out in the living room, which was a bit of a bummer. He gave her a once–over with his eyes.
“Peterson just called said he’s not that into you Did you turn him down?”
When he proposed the arranged marriage to the Sharp family, York brought a photo of his daughter Peterson agreed to meet after seeing the picture, saying she’s not bad.
There was a golden opportunity right in front of them, but after the meeting, Peterson suddenly backed out. York, having been through his fair share of young love, knew exactly where the problem lied
“Dad, Peterson said that even if I marry him, he won’t be able to provide any resources for the Spencer family” Katharine said.
Upon hearing this, York furrowed his brow but neither agreed nor disagreed. He took off his coat and sat across from Katharine
“As long as you marry him and cultivate a relationship with him, he will gradually provide resources in consideration of your reputation” York responded.
“Peterson may seem easygoing on the surface, but he has a very stubborn personality and won’t make concessions for a woman,” Katharine sighed deeply
“You’ve only met him once How can you understand what kind of person he is?”
Katharine sighed again. “Dad, I also want to help you, but clearly, Peterson doesn’t have any special feelings for me. If he did, he wouldn’t have been so direct with his words. We’re both adults, and we understand this reality, don’t we?”
York wanted to say more, but seeing the exhaustion on Katharine’s face, he remained silent.
His daughter had always listened to him without rebelling, and in addition, despite arranging so many men for her, none of them had any special feelings for her. Peterson couldn’t be an exception either.
With this in mind, York sighed again, “Look at you, you’re not ugly, just a bit too strong. Why can’t anyone feel anything special for you?”
Robin, walking in from the door, snorted coldly. “If no one’s into you, just stay at home I can afford to take care of you”
This remark sounded more like a jibe Katharine retorted. “Robin, you’re no better…”
One’s got depression, the other’s got a bad temper They both had their own issues, no one’s in a position to mock anyone.
Thinking about his children, York felt a headache coming on
“Sort your own mess out”
He picked up his coat and went upstairs.
After York left, Robin sat down and asked. “That jerk didn’t show up?”
Kathanne shook her head then nodded. “He did, but didn’t have the guts to see me
Robin chuckled at the coward, then glanced at Katharine. “If you’re into bodyguards, why not switch to another one? Nathan’s not bad
Katharine let out a speechless sigh, “Robin, figure out what like‘ means before you try to console me.”
She picked up the pillow in her arms, got up, and went back to her room. After washing up, she lay on the bed, staring blankly at the ceiling
In the middle of the night, after the lights in the Spencer family’s mansion had all been extinguished, Caleb climbed onto the windowsill, pushed open the window, and skillfully made his way to Katharine’s bedside
Bathed in the moonlight that streamed in from outside, he gazed at the sleeping Katharine for a while, then gently touched her cheek. As his hand made contact with her face, Kathanne’s hand inside the covers trembled slightly, as if she knew who it was, but she didn’t open her eyes.
Caleb released his hand and then leaned down to plant a gentle kiss on her forehead. His actions were tender, but they seemed to carry a sense of reluctance, as if bidding a final farewell. After the kiss, he stepped back and walked away.
“Im sorry” Caleb whispered softly, releasing his hold on Katharine and turning towards the windowsill.
Just as he was about to jump off, Katharine’s voice came from behind, “If you leave like this, never come looking for me again…”
Caleb froze in place, turning his head to see Katharine lifting the covers and walking towards him. Caleb had expected her to come and slap him hard, but he hadn’t anticipated the calm expression on her face, devoid of any trace of anger.
This side of Katharine was something Caleb had never seen before. It seemed like she had let go of him. Realizing this, Caleb’s heart was in turmoil.
“Katharine, I…
“Did you come here this late just to sneak a kiss?”
Katharine cut him off, took a step forward, and looked up at Caleb sitting on the windowsill.
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