All Her Secrets

Chapter 746 My Mother Didn’t Die

Upon waking up, Catherine felt aches all over her body, even more intense than the soreness from carrying a 100- pound load for six miles.

What was supposed to be a simple hair wash turned into something ambiguous as the water temperature rose, and their desire escalated, leading to a natural sex.

Catherine rested for a while. She was about to get up when Branden pushed the door open, carrying food in his hands.

Seeing the array of food, Catherine couldn’t help but smile in resignation. Since she had known Branden, her stomach troubles seemed to have miraculously disappeared, never bothering her again. Branden was always there, never forgetting to satisfy her stomach.

Branden set down what he was carrying and looked at Catherine with a gentle smile, his voice so indulgent as he said, “Freshen up and have something to eat. Then, you can do whatever you like.

Catherine nodded in agreement with Branden’s proposal.

The competition ended, and the Styre Team won the championship. Marshall said the school had promised them a three-day holiday in Alton, where they could go wherever they wanted before returning together.

Catherine had no interest in the victory banquet, and knowing her personality, Marshall helped her avoid it. Over the next three days, Catherine could finally take a good rest.

Branden also put his work on hold, ready to accompany Catherine for the next three days. She was held in his arms, savoring the food he had prepared for her.

the Hacker Alliance?” she asked. She hadn’t forgotten

his grip on her waist slightly. He had promised not to hide anything from her if she wanted to know. And he would keep that

everybody knew there was such a big shot

prestigious family, with a background comparable to the Duncans, and she was incredibly beautiful, earning the

Branden’s features. He didn’t resemble his father much. Instead, he

were not together out of love. Their union was mainly due to the commercial needs of their families. This led to a strained relationship between

knew that Branden wouldn’t bring up his mother without a reason. ” I heard your

replied lightly, and in his expression, Catherine saw a rare hint of vulnerability and

arguments between his parents in front of Branden, his mother was always gentle and

didn’t die,”

information about your mother through the Hacker Alliance?” she

caught by his mother, his mother fell into extreme distress. A few years later, his mother passed away from illness. This was the story the Duncans and Branden’s grandfather had agreed to

of a scheme. Before marrying into the Duncans, his mother had a first love who had given up on her due to the strong opposition from his family. Many years later, they unexpectedly met again, and upon learning about his mother’s situation, that man orchestrated a play,

emotional turmoil. “Do you

knew Catherine would understand, and indeed, his speculation was correct. “I’ve investigated, and the people who took my mother were seen in Florona,”

understand why he insisted on having the chief of

enemies. Once inside, one would be protected, but the conditions were strict. One had to become a citizen, and one could never leave without permission. Violating this rule would result in being hunted down and killed, no matter where