"Sorry. Everything all happened so suddenly that I didn't have time to inform you."Catelyn stared at Cedrick uneasily.Before he returned, her mind was brimming with questions as she had lots to ask, including if he had a hit-and-run involving Stella, but…When she saw him, she lost the determination to do so.She was afraid that all his answers would indicate that he was responsible because she would not know how she would face Stella and Cedrick afterward.However, he was calm and did not reek of alcohol, and she saw no guilty conscience after an accident from him. If she asked the question out of a sudden, it would seem she did not trust him all the while.Finally, she pretended to be nonchalant and asked, "Is it something troubling? I called you last night, but you didn't answer.""It's all a matter of work, but it's resolved now. What happened to those phone calls last night?" Cedrick did not plan to elaborate on what happened yesterday. Instead, he grabbed her hand and ru
"I'm fine, honest. Let's go home already, I'm so hungry."Catelyn needed to sort out these clues.Cedrick turned her around and made her face him. His sharp cold eyes were full of hostility. "Is that so? You're not lying now, are you?""Yes." Catelyn lowered her gaze, and her mind was in chaos.Of course, Cedrick did not believe her. Her current state was so unstable that anyone could see that something must have happened.Suddenly, two fingers pinched her chin, forcing her to raise her gaze slightly to meet his eyes. "Tell me, what happened?""I—I… The…" Catelyn hesitated and tried to organize her utterance, but she was somewhat at a loss for words.Just when she made up her mind and planned to ask about the accident, Cedrick swung her chin from his hold, and his tone became gloomy when he spoke, "It seems that you're forcing me to have someone check you before you answer.""Answer me first: What did you do last night? I know that Charles wasn't with you!"Cedrick's eyebrows
"Your mother was in the hospital because of a car accident, and you're hiding the news from me?!" Cedrick ignored her accusation, and his expression became fierce. "She's injured and needs help. You should tell me that instead of trying to change the subject of the topic! What the hell are you doing? Are you guilty?!""I'm not! I'm just… I…" Catelyn bit her lower lip."What is it, then?" Cedrick continued to pressure her, wanting to hear what explanation she could come up with.He thought that they had gone through so much that she would trust him no matter what, yet he did not expect her to keep secrets from him. If she had long told him that Miles and Ollie were his, there would not have been so many things happening.That would only seem to him that she did not trust him wholeheartedly.Catelyn was about to go mad because of him pressuring her. Abruptly, she thought of something and blurted out, "Do you have twin brothers?"Cedrick frowned and stared at her suspiciously. "Excu
Catelyn looked at the officers in the center, frowned, and tugged at the hem of Cedrick's clothes. "Cedrick, stop making trouble! Let's leave now!""What are you afraid of? Are you afraid that I'm the murderer, or that I'm looking for trouble?" There was no warmth in Cedrick's deep eyes.Catelyn did not dare to admit that she was afraid of both. Even though she believed from the bottom of her heart that he was not the murderer, she was afraid that something else would catch her by surprise.He never explained his whereabouts last night, and the police officers would undoubtedly ask for an alibi later.She tried to persuade him politely, "You're the CEO of the Mason Group, which is a public figure in a way. Even if you didn't do anything, you'll still be the topic of the public's chatter while you're here! Let's go and have the lawyer or Charles deal with it. Since the case has been filed, I'm sure the police will prove your innocence.""Until then, we won't go anywhere!" Cedrick i
Cedrick was baffled by their findings.He asked the police officer, "Are you sure the footage is real?""We've made a thorough check, and there is no trace of editing," said the officer, as to be fair. "In addition, we also need to detain the car at the door, analyze your driving record, and arrange for a specialist to do the appraisal."Cedrick frowned deeply. A complex look flashed across his eyes."I'm going out to make a phone call," he said.The officer immediately stood up. "Do you want me to arrange for someone to accompany you?"Cedrick shot him with a sharp cold glance. "Why? Am I already the murderer before the examination's results come out?""Well, I…" The officer was flustered at this, not knowing how to answer."Officer, the victim was my mother. I believe Cedrick won't try to escape, or he wouldn't even take the initiative to file a case today, would he now?" Catelyn tried to ease the tension in the atmosphere.The officer waved his hand, indicating that Cedrick
Uncle Ford took numerous turns into various alleys, probably to shake off the bodyguard who followed after Catelyn. Eventually, they arrived at a tea house with a quiet environment on the corner of a street.Grandpa Mason was in the private room on the top floor, standing by the window with one hand on the railing, looking out into the distance.The tea house was elegantly decorated as there were elegantly carved handicrafts on the shelves, and the whole house was filled with a faint tea fragrance.After Uncle Ford announced to Granda Mason that the 'guest' was here, he slowly turned.Sporting a black coat, his face was etched with sternness as his eyes gleamed coldly. "Ceddy has you well-guarded, it seems. I had to get rid of his people before I got to meet you.""If you have something to say, please get straight to it." Catelyn was neither humble nor arrogant, but calm. A faint glint could be seen in her eyes.Draco stepped back to the table with a stern expression. "I've remin
"Leave Ceddy, and give up custody of the children. I'll let you reunite with your father," said Draco coldly.Catelyn's heart skipped a beat. She picked up the photos and responded in the same cold tone, "Aren't you afraid that I'll tell Cedrick about this? If you threaten me with my father, what kind of elder are you?""If you're interested in finding that out, go ahead and tell him. I'm also curious to know how Ceddy has grown over these years, or there's many a good tune played on an old fiddle?" Draco was deeply disinterested, and his expression was even more indifferent. "There are so many prisons in the world. How long do you think he'll take to check all the jails?"Catelyn clenched her fists. "Despicable!""Despicable or shameless; call me whatever you like. I'm Ceddy's grandfather, so I have to think about him. If you continue to be involved with Ceddy, the next photo you see will be Ezekiel's posthumous photo."Blood surged throughout Catelyn's veins, and her shoulders t
Uncle Ford did not say what would happen otherwise, but Catelyn understood.It turned out that Elder Mason not only planned to use her father to threaten her but also planned to get rid of her together if necessary.She was not afraid of death, but she was afraid that her father would be hurt. She lost her biological mother when she was a child, and though Stella took care of her, she could not give her the maternal love she wanted most. It had always been her father who supported and encouraged her by her side.Four years ago, her father had an accident, and that placed her in great suffering. Today, she finally had a little bit of hope, knowing that her father was not dead. Still, she could not give up her love and two children.'Happiness is only one step away, but why can't I get it?' she lamented.…After Cedrick had dealt with the traffic brigade, he came to the hospital to pick up Catelyn, only to find that she was not in the hospital at all. When he called the company, Jo