Chapter 567

Catelyn's heart softened at this. "Well, I have three conditions."

"As long as you won't hold the past against me, you can name even up to thirty conditions," replied Cedrick gently.

"This is what you promised. I've yet to think of thirty, but let's just start with three for now," said Catelyn.

Cedrick's eyebrows jumped, feeling as if he had just dug a hole for himself.

Catelyn immediately said, "First, you're not allowed to imprison me. Second, no matter what the circumstances are, you're not allowed to deprive me of the right to my children's custody. Third, you mustn't interfere with my work and personal space for friends. All exchanges are based on the premise of equality and freedom."

Cedrick had no issues with the first two conditions. The boys were at Mason Estate, after all, and Catelyn would have to go back with him anyway.

That third condition, however…

Cedrick's eyebrows tightened, and he said in a displeased tone, "Do you intend to make friends with a man or a woman?