Catherine Jones and Shaun Hill novel Chapter 190

Let me go, Mr. Hill [by Shallow South] Chapter 190
Angry tears began rolling down Freya’s cheeks as she climbed up the stairs. Fortunately, Catherine was there to hold her up.

“Sorry, I shouldn’t have said that.”

“I’ve always wanted to say it anyway.” Freya wiped the tears with the back of her hands. “You noticed something was wrong after seeing their interaction twice. But the number of times I’ve seen Linda are almost similar to the times I went out on dates with Patrick.”

This came as a shock to Catherine. She had been studying abroad for the past few years, hence she was not too clear about her friend’s love life.

A bitter smile spread across Freya’s face. “Seven out of ten times we went out on dates, he would bring Linda along, even to the cinema. The three other times when we got to be alone, he would leave soon after because he got a call from that woman.”

“Why didn’t you tell me?” Catherine felt bad but also furious at the same time. “I shouldn’t have been so polite, then. I would’ve yelled at them right away.”

“I didn’t want to see you and Patrick fight,” she said sadly, “I really like him and tried so long to get him to be with me. I also told my family that I’ll bring him home this Christmas. He’s the person I want to marry.”

Catherine said angrily, “If he always takes Linda’s side, it’s possible that you’ll get divorced even if you get married.”

This took Freya by surprise. She appeared distracted before finally nodding slowly.

“Don’t think about it for now. Drown your feelings with alcohol. I’ll drive you home later.” Catherine linked arms with her and they walked toward the private room together.

The door was pushed open, revealing the ten or more so people sitting inside the lively room.

Out of the big crowd, she only knew Chase, Miles, and the man sitting at the far corner… Shaun.

The heater was turned on. He was wearing a white shirt and holding a wine glass in his left hand. It was hard not to notice the mature and elegant man.

He was also the center of attention, the brightest presence even in a room full of people.