Chapter 7
Mr. Green asked repeatedly. “Kate, are you really married? Don’t lie to us.
Each time, Katerina nodded firmly.
“Yes, I really am married!”
After a long silence, Mr. and Mrs. Green let out deep sighs.
“Our three sons are not fortunate enough to deserve you. We’re sorry.”
With those words, they accepted the family heirloom but refused to take the bank card.
“Kate, listen to us. Keep this money with you. You might need it if anything happens.”
She pushed the bank card toward them again, smiling reassuringly. “Uncle Green, Aunt Green, I
won’t feel at ease if you don’t take this money.”
“My parents left me plenty of inheritance that I haven’t touched. Besides, I’ve lived with the Green family for so many years and have long considered you my parents. I’ll need my maiden family for my wedding too!”
Mr. and Mrs. Green could only helplessly accept.
During her two days in the hospital, none of the three brothers came to visit Katerina even once.
Mr. and Mrs. Green couldn’t stand it. When they learned from the household staff that the brothers had been busy comforting Bethany, they became even more angry.
“Kate, wait here at the hospital. We’ll go get those terrible boys to come take care of you. You’re their
sister after all – how can they not even come see you?”
“Uncle Green, Aunt Green, there’s no need. Having you here with me is enough.”
She quickly stopped them, and seeing that she truly meant it, they could only let it be.
When she was discharged and heading home, Katerina received a call from Joshua.
“I designed a wedding dress and had it delivered to your home.”
The only flaw was that this wedding dress was currently being worn by Bethany, who had a delicate
“Ethan. Tony, Andrew, how do I look? Does this wedding dress suit me?”
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