Catherine Jones and Shaun Hill novel Chapter 48

Let me go, Mr. Hill [by Shallow South] Chapter 48
Before Catherine could finish her sentence, a massive hand suddenly appeared to cover her mouth.

Shaun’s hand smelled like dry pine. The faint fragrance was surprisingly soothing.

More importantly, his hand was so warm!

“Shut up.” The man’s eyes twinkled beneath the lenses of his glasses.

She felt her own cheeks burning too. After he removed his hand, she placed the bowl of oat porridge on the desk. “I bet you must be hungry after working all night.”

He looked at the oat porridge topped with cinnamon. It certainly looked appetizing.

“Catherine, you’re trying to fatten me up, huh?”

“No, your body is still in top shape.” She pouted. “I wouldn’t mind even if you’re fat. Perhaps you might consider me if no other woman likes you anymore.”

He looked at her, the corners of his lips twitching into a sneer. “Forget it. I can’t afford a woman who frequents the hospital every other day.”

“Don’t worry. Soon, I’ll be out there working to provide for you,” she promised.

“I dare not rely on that. I might die before that even happens.”

Shaun stirred the oat porridge with the spoon.

Catherine, who had just been ridiculed, walked out of the study feeling annoyed. She swore to prove to him that she could achieve something!

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1 a.m.

Catherine was jolted awake by her nightmares, only to realize she was sweating all over on her forehead.

Immediately, she switched on the lights. A calmness came over her body gradually as the light took over the darkness.

She had dreamt about being locked up inside that dark manor again. That place was filled with all sorts of horrifying noises at night.