Five Years of Marriage to Mr. Bradford (by Koi Fish) novel Chapter 15

Chapter 15

In truth, Aiden needn’t have worried so much. He could have spared the dramatics because Vance would undoubtedly choose Catherine.

Catherine’s tears flowed freely. Even as Aiden spoke up for her, she sobbed at him, “Don’t talk nonsense. I’m not mistreated.”

Then, clutching Vance’s arm with teary eyes, she continued, “It’s fine, really. I came here to apologize to Rebecca in the first place. I had prepared myself mentally for whatever she might say, and I’d accept it all. I’m just so heartbroken that not only did I fail to help you, but I’ve made things even worse. Rebecca’s even angrier now. I’m so sorry.”

The look of heartache on Vance’s face was practically overflowing. He turned to Rebecca with a furrowed brow.” Did you hear that? She is much more sensible and mature compared to you.”

From where she stood, Rebecca caught the smug smile flashing across Catherine’s face. But it vanished in an instant; by the time Vance looked down at her, Catherine had resumed her expression of profound grievance.

Rebecca couldn’t help but admire such skillful acting. Crossing her arms, she scoffed, “Yeah, she’s more suited to be Mrs. Bradford. Didn’t I already offer to step aside? Why don’t you just agree to it?”

Her words struck a nerve, igniting Vance’s anger. “Do you really think I wouldn’t dare? Don’t you know why I haven’t agreed?”

“Vance, no,” Catherine sobbed. “You’re making me feel like my return to the country was all a mistake. Please don’t be mad at Rebecca. Don’t talk about divorcing her, okay?”

Rebecca never disliked Aiden. She couldn’t resist mocking him, “So, you all know this is a shameful matter? You know it’s embarrassing? Of course, it is, but who should be the one feeling the shame?”

“What did you say?” Aiden growled.

“Oh, the one coveting someone else’s husband-that’s the embarrassing one,” Rebecca snorted, unfazed. “The one who’s obsessed with someone other than their own spouse–that’s who should feel ashamed. As for who that is, no need to volunteer yourselves.”

Her words hit too close to home, and Vance roared, “Rebecca!”