Grace didn't protest when Vincent said Amelia would marry that mentally disabled man. It was obvious to Amelia that they'd reached an agreement before her return from Southvale.In the current climate, the Millers refrained from further provoking or bothering Chris. Hence, they were left to find their own solution to the mess they were in.And the best way was to marry Amelia off. "I'm your daughter, Mom! How could you?" Amelia looked at Grace in anguish. She couldn't believe her mother would marry her off to a mentally disabled man.Grace was already in a bad mood. She scoffed upon hearing Amelia's complaints. "Exactly. You're my daughter. How can you be so stupid?"She'd been used as a pawn without even knowing it. What good would crying do her now?"But Mia …""Is no longer part of our family!" Grace interrupted with a stern reminder that Mia wasn't her cousin anymore. This left Amelia in disbelief."What do you mean, Mom?" What did she mean, Mia was no longer part of their
The more Grace thought about it, the angrier she got. "The wedding dresses will be here in just a moment. Pick one yourself.""Mom!""Pick something you like!""I don't like all of them!" Amelia was almost at her breaking point. Wearing something she liked while marrying a mentally challenged man? What could she possibly like? Nothing—she wouldn't like anything. However, Grace simply turned and left the room without arguing with her. It was the first time Amelia had seen her this impatient and distant.She couldn't believe her mother was telling her the truth. When they told her who she'd marry, she thought they were just trying to scare her. Now, she knew they weren't trying to scare her."No. No! Why are you doing this to me? I'm sorry, Mom! Let me out!" Amelia lost all hope when she heard the door lock. When it concerned Kathryn, she used to adamantly refuse any wrongdoing. Now, she was apologizing eagerly. "I'm sorry. I'm really sorry, Mom …"But no matter how much sh
Kathryn was perplexed when she saw Chris come out of the shower. When Chris noticed Kathryn staring at him from the couch, he walked over. With every step he took, the tension in the air grew more suffocating. Finally, Kathryn snapped out of her reverie. "M-Mr. Albert!" she called out. Right now, Chris was clad only in a white bath towel. They were standing so closely together. Kathryn could see his defined abs. She blushed uncontrollably.She was really worried the bath towel would drop. But then Chris tossed the towel in his hand into Kathryn's before saying, "Dry my hair!"After that, he sat on the single couch, opened his email inbox, and started doing urgent paperwork. He looked so busy. Kathryn wasn't sure if she should be approaching him.Kathryn felt a sense of absurdity wash over her. How could she harbor such impure thoughts about her seemingly innocent boss?When water droplets from Chris' hair dripped onto his phone's screen, he raised an eyebrow at Kathryn. "Why
When Chris entered the bedroom, he saw her wrapped up like a cocoon and asked seriously, "Can you sleep comfortably like that?"Kathryn nodded. "That's not important, though!" The important thing was to ensure Chris' safety. Not only was she a sleepwalker, she sometimes ended up right on top of Chris.Luckily, he didn't punish her for it. If he did, she probably would have died several times over.Needless to say, when Kathryn woke up the next morning, she still … she didn't even know how to explain herself to Chris anymore. Apologizing wasn't enough now. Kathryn wished she could chop off her arms and legs."I really didn't mean it!" she said pitifully to Chris. Chris said nothing. He got up and walked to his closet. "Get up. Pick an outfit for me."Kathryn's body burned when she realized Chris was wearing nothing but a pair of shorts. Was he the type who didn't really care about privacy?Kathryn felt like she had a dirty mind again when Chris looked at her sharply. She was r
When she noticed Chris' bad mood, she quickly told him what Cara told her out of fear that he'd blame Cara. But when Chris was done listening, he simply stuck out a hand. "Let's go," he said."Huh?" Kathryn didn't understand, so Chris grabbed her cold hand and walked to the door while she protested. "Wait! I haven't even brushed my teeth." Kathryn's head hurt just watching Chris try to drag them both downstairs. Just how bad was his fight with Mia?She hadn't realized that maybe … Chris wasn't having a fight. Maybe he was just very serious about some things she wasn't aware of.When Chris and Kathryn came downstairs holding hands, Mia was sitting on the couch wearing a thin Christmas sweater and holding a hot cup of coffee.Kathryn instinctively looked at Chris, but there was no emotion on his face except coldness. It was like Mia being here made him really unhappy.When Mia saw them coming down together, her gaze landed on their hands. She immediately felt like she couldn't b
Mia called out to him in agony. "So why are you telling me all this? Do you think I'm trying to get revenge on you?" Chris asked."Aren't you?" Why was he being so ruthless with Miller Group if he wasn't?Chris smiled mockingly. "You think I'm that immature?"Mia's breath hitched, and her face paled as she stared at him. Even Kathryn stopped eating her oatmeal and stared at Chris upon hearing his harsh question.Upon hearing that he wasn't trying to get back at her, Kathryn was stunned."Revenge. Ha!" Chris scoffed with such mockery. He was clearly laughing at the way Mia had no self-awareness. Meanwhile, Mia could only stare at him with disbelief."Go back, and never come here again."Mia was speechless. What did he mean? Before she could reply, Chris continued, "And don't show your face in front of me again.""You hate me that much?" Mia asked. Did he hate her so much that he was fine with being cruel? If he was getting back at her out of hatred, he'd certainly succee
Mia left, and Kathryn resumed eating, but the whole room had a tension that made her feel like a stretched rubber band. When Chris got to the dining table, he pulled his chair closer with a thud louder than usual. Kathryn closed her eyes, thinking she was doomed. Mia and Chris' fight was going to affect her too. But Chris didn't move. He simply looked at Kathryn.Kathryn ate another spoonful of oatmeal and grumbled, "You're the one who asked me to handle it." She couldn't be blamed for this.Reflecting on it, whatever Kathryn said yesterday must have triggered Mia badly. This was evident from the fact that Mia spent the entire night waiting for Chris with so little clothing on. It was apparent that Mia was playing the victim, and Kathryn only felt more disgust toward her.When Chris still didn't reply, she mustered up the courage to look at him. To her surprise and shock, he was smiling. "Mr. Albert, are you okay?" she asked.Did his anger drive him mad? Why was he smiling?
At that moment, a surge of jealousy overwhelmed Mia to the point of near insanity. Her phone rang from inside her handbag. She quickly fished it out and answered the call. "Hello?"She could barely hide her rage when she spoke."It's me!" said Krista. When Mia heard her voice, she instantly came to her senses. Only then did she remember why she'd come here and why she had to go back.Her Chris … wasn't hers anymore. So what if she managed to break him and Kathryn up? She still wouldn't get to be with him."Didn't you go to Southvale? Why haven't Chris and Kathryn called off their wedding yet?" Krista still hadn't realized that Chris was the cause of all the trouble Miller Group was going through.When Mia heard Krista's accusing tone, she scoffed. "So what if they did? Have you forgotten, Mrs. Albert? They're already legally married. They have the marriage certificate to prove it!" Mia practically roared the word "certificate." Their goal wasn't to get the wedding called off. Th