The Best Revenge It Wasn't Even Your Child novel Chapter 35

"What are you doing here?"

Adelina had already seen Catherine before she even stepped out of the car.

She acted like she hadn’t noticed, walked into the hospital with Lance, and then made up some excuse about forgetting something so she could come back alone.

Catherine gave her a polite nod. "Adelina."

Her tone was calm and respectful, not too cold, not too warm, just right.

"Cut the act," Adelina snapped.

No matter how well Catherine behaved, Adelina couldn’t help seeing her as a threat.

"Running to Lance with your little complaints, trying to mess things up between us. You really are something."

"Adelina, there’s no need to treat me like this. I’m just Lance’s secretary. I’ll be leaving soon anyway."

Catherine spoke evenly, her face steady.

A bit of Adelina’s anger faded, but she wasn’t ready to let it go. "Even if you stay, it won’t stop Lance from getting engaged to me. You’re not going to keep him from marrying me."

It was the coldest part of winter in Cabinda.

They stood in a drafty corner where the wind seemed to find its way into Catherine’s coat, chilling her all over.

Finally, Adelina seemed satisfied.

"First day back after the holidays, I want your resignation on my desk."

She gave her ultimatum, turned around, and headed back inside.

Catherine glanced after her for a second, then looked away.

She made her way to her car, bracing herself against the biting wind.

***

In Fiona’s hospital room.

Lance arrived first, carrying a food container that was still warm.

No matter how that happened, she was nearly two months along, way past the best time to end the pregnancy.

That made it clear Catherine was keeping the baby.

It also meant she’d never thought about getting back with Lance.

Lance’s eyes darkened as he looked at Sophia. "Is that what she said?"

"It doesn’t matter who said it. What matters is she’s never getting back together with you," Sophia replied, completely sure of herself.

A shadow crossed Lance’s face, but he didn’t say more.

Adelina pushed open the door and walked in. "Fiona, sorry it took me so long to visit. Are you feeling better?"

Fiona answered her with a polite indifference.

That afternoon, reporters snapped photos of Lance and Adelina helping Fiona leave the hospital.

One trending headline after another followed. SilverLeaf Industries’ stock kept climbing.