Chapter 227

The sudden change of topic caught Catelyn by surprise.

She was quiet for a brief moment before saying, "You suggested that I become his stepmother. Naturally, I'd want to foster some kind of relationship. If you send Ollie to his grandmother's, we might not be as close with each other in the future."

"I can see that you already have a good relationship with him." Better than that with his own father.

Cedrick looked at her pensively, then said, "Stay over tonight."

Tonight?

Catelyn's eyes widened as her cheeks grew pinkish. "I'm on my period…"

Cedrick's expression stiffened. "I was only suggesting that you keep my son company. What do you think I was implying? You thought I wanted to sleep with you?"

"..." Catelyn's face was as red as an apple at this point.

Panicking, she tried to excuse herself by saying she wanted to check on his son. However, Cedrick pulled her back as soon as she stood up, and she, losing her balance, tumbled into Cedrick's chest, her forehead accidentally