Let Me Go, Mr. Hill!

Chapter 79
Catherine was finally free.

40 minutes later, she appeared at Freya’s place.

The latter’s hair was disheveled. She yawned sleepily at the unexpected guest. “Got into an argument again? How many days do you plan on staying here this time?”

“It’s serious this time. I’m not going back there again.” Catherine changed into home slippers before entering.

“You’re kidding. You sacrificed your marriage and now you’ve changed your mind?”

She pursed her pale lips before forcing a bitter smile. “Not every deal guarantees profits. I’ll think of it as a failed investment.”

Freya’s jaw dropped to the ground. “Are you serious?”

“Yup.” Catherine plopped herself on the couch. She still looked unwell and exhausted. “I’m tired. Really, really tired.”

Freya frowned. “Have you caught a cold?”

“Yup.” Catherine fought back the tears that were forming in her eyes. “Everyone noticed it apart from him. I also wish to be cared for and looked after. Even if he’s Ethan’s uncle, I can’t possibly earn Rebecca’s respect if he doesn’t even like me. I don’t want to take this upon myself.”

closely and figured she had truly given up. They had been best friends for many years, after

it, then. I respect your decision. Why don’t

the best idea.

at her friend. “Stop it now. You don’t have to have sex with your partner once in

a year.” Catherine blinked back blankly. “I don’t think you’re the conservative type.

Freya placed both hands on her waist. “We did it before

spread across Catherine’s

“We only see each other once or twice a week, so you can rest assured. I suggested you look for a place before because Ethan kept coming to look for

transformed into a scoff at the mention of that man. “I bet all he can think of

His engagement ceremony is happening in a few days. Are

leave as soon as I congratulate

an exam that day. But

Catherine felt unusually calm.

matter what, the plan to use Shaun as

so close to death before and her dignity had been trampled upon