Chapter 449

"No..." muttered Catelyn stubbornly, feeling pathetic that she had to endure the pain and his intrusion.

She stared at the floor and prayed that the pain would subside, but a lump formed in her throat, and a sob escaped her.

Tears scrolled down her cheeks, and it took Cedrick by surprise.

She had responded with indifference, even when he pushed her up against the rockery stone, and she knew exactly what to say to provoke him. At this moment, however, her face was pale as a ghost as she curled up and panted from either pain or sobbing.

"Let me see where you are hurt," he spoke, softening his tone as his heart sank at the sight of her tears.

However, as soon as he touched her, Catelyn slapped his hand away. "Don't touch me!"

Cedrick's voice grew cold at the rejection, hissing, "Will you listen if I go and wake up Miles and Ollie?"

Catelyn bit the inside of her cheek at the threat. She bit on her lower lip to the brink of drawing blood without another word while Cedrick turned her