Chapter 45

Kathryn’s POV

I couldn’t speak, my heart the only sound that I could hear.

“Where...? Why...?” I moved my lips, but it seemed as if I can’t say another word about the revelation.

“Oh, Kath! We don’t know the whole story so we’re not in the position to judge you if it’s the truth,” she patted my back. “I just hope you’d find your way,” Vicky said as we arrived at our office floor.

“Hold on,” I told them. “You honestly believed that I was that...! That asshole’s mistress, do you?” I looked to Clarence. “...did you?”

“Oh, I’m so sorry, honey! We barely knew you,” Clarence gathered my hand. “We’ll listen, alright? If you want to talk about it right now, I’m all ears!”

“It’s fine, I promise.” My fists curled to my sides as Wilhelm’s face came to mind. “I’ll get to the bottom of this myself.”

“Are you sure about that?” Vicky looked unsure.

“Yes. Thank you. Really. For telling me the truth and not believing in rumors.”

Vicky and Clarence smiled as if to assure me. ”Don’t worry. We almost