Shaun drove back to the Hill family’s manor after sending Chester back to the villa.
They both lived on the same mountain, so the drive took only six to seven minutes.
It was a Saturday.
Catherine accompanied and played with the children at home.
When she saw Shaun returning, she glanced at him lazily. “You went out at 3:00 a.m. in the morning.
Was it because a beauty had asked you out?”
Shaun did not say a word. He simply walked over and hugged her tightly. Then, he lowered his head
and kissed her red lips.
“Wow, Mom and Dad are doing embarrassing things.” Suzie, who was playing with wooden blocks at
the side, covered her eyes.
“What are you doing?” Catherine pushed Shaun away while blushing. She scolded in a low voice, “It’s
improper doing this in front of the children.”
“I couldn’t resist it.” Shaun embraced her and rested his chin on her forehead. “Cathy, thank you for
being able to forgive me back then. If not… I might get drunk in a bar every day and be in a living hell.”
“What’s wrong with you?” Catherine looked at him puzzledly.
“Chester was sent to the hospital because he drank until his stomach bled last night.” Shaun sighed.
“His subordinate called me. Ever since Rodney’s incident, the only person he can confide in is me.
Although he treats women badly, he has always treated me, his friend—”
“Alright.” Catherine interrupted him. “I’m not interested in the bromance between you two. Why did
Chester drink so much?”
Shaun’s gaze was complicated. “Because of Eliza. He said he’s fallen in love with Eliza, but they can
never be together. The grudge between the two involves human life. I don’t understand how human life
is separating them, though. Cathy, are you guys keeping something from me?”
Catherine was stunned for a few seconds. She figured everything out in an instant. She muttered, “It
looks like Chester already knows.”
“Know what?” Shaun was confused.
“Eliza is my friend. This is her secret. I can’t tell you about it.” Catherine sighed while frowning.
“However, Chester should be clear about it. It’s true that he and Eliza can never be together.
Their situation is different from ours.”
“What other unforgivable things did Chester do?” Shaun’s brows were knitted together in a tight frown.
Catherine circled his neck lightly. “He might not have done some things consciously, but he’s a
murderer who indirectly harmed his victim’s important family members. What courage do you think is
needed to get back together with him? Even if you risk every thing for love, your conscience won’t be
able to accept it.”
“No wonder Chester said he can only gain forgiveness if he dies,” Shaun murmured.
“Death isn’t necessary.” Catherine sighed. “They can just keep a distance from each other in the future
and act like they don’t know each other. That’s the best outcome. It’s beneficial to everyone.” 1
Shaun frowned. “I’ve never seen Chester in that state. He usually seems cold-blooded, and that’s
precisely why I can’t imagine him staying away once he falls in love with someone. That’s unless Eliza
doesn’t get married or get a boyfriend her entire life. If Chester happens to see it, he’ll either go crazy
or become a demon with his personality if he suppresses himself for a long time.”
A hint of worry flashed across Catherine’s eyes. “Eliza is still so young. How can she possibly not get
married or have children her whole life?”
“If she wants to have children and get married in the future, it’s best to advise her to go overseas and
leave Canberra secretly.”
Shaun sighed. “Don’t let Chester find out or see it.”
Catherine was a little angry and annoyed.
Why did Eliza have to hide and keep a secret about getting married or meeting up with friends? 1
However, Catherine knew Chester’s character.
How could a person like him understand that the highest form of love was to let go and give his
blessing?
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