Let Me Go, Mr. Hill!

Chapter 13

Chapter 13
“Alright, I want to know more about the process. What’s the best way to keep her comfortable during pregnancy?” Shaun enquired.

For the next ten minutes, the vet explained the process in detail and gave him a cat pregnancy guide in the end. “A pregnant cat must watch its nutrition intake. Your cat is quite weak to begin with, thus miscarriage might happen easily. It’s best if you hire someone to look after it.”

“…”

Shaun was at a loss for words.

Was it still a pet that they were talking about here?

For some reason, he was suddenly reminded of Catherine’s exceptional cooking skills. It occurred to him that he might have been too rude to her just now.

Right, he should probably stop bringing up the topic of her leaving the house when he returned later.

Back at Jadeite Bay, he opened the door and turned the lights on.

Something did not feel right.

The door of the guest room was open and there was no one in sight. He could not find a single garment of women’s clothing in there.

Catherine had left.

His eyebrows twitched into a frown.

Fudge meowed lazily in his arms. She glanced around the room before lowering her head in disappointment.

The man was frustrated but thought that her departure might be for the best.

They should not get too involved in each other’s life anyway.

He could make it up to her with a larger compensation on the day of their divorce.

As for Fudge, well, he could always hire a sitter.

…

10 a.m.

up from

room last night, she discovered lots of hair on the bed. The bedsheets looked unwashed at first glance. She was a clean freak, thus she

when she was

aren’t you living with your husband? How did

do you know

voice. “That mean woman, Janet Campbell, even brought up your past. She told everyone that you’ve been chased out of the Jones household because your elder sister is back. All those hypocrites who were envious of your

“Oh,” she mumbled.

Campbell was a daughter from another affluent household in Melbourne. The two of them used

had always been jealous of Catherine for her beautiful looks and outstanding academic achievements, hence they had never been the closest of friends. It was not unusual for her to ruin Catherine’s reputation when

You’ve never stepped foot into

changed. My dad has suspended all of my cards and I don’t have

didn’t you come

was late and I didn’t want to wake you

such a fool.

looking as

for her friend after glancing around the small and dodgy room. There was even a stash of tart cards slipped through the door by prostitutes

on, leave this place right

 

have a boyfriend. Plus, it’s not a good idea for the long term. I plan to

shook her head to refuse

came to my place again last night looking for you. He’s

her throat tightening up at the sound of

a time when the man would back her up on everything. However, she felt utterly disheartened upon remembering what he said

last person I

way, you’re now a married woman, so

a bitter smile before briefly explaining

“That man is sick. You’re his other half by law.

not at all surprising,

was

remained silent. She regretted her

know a good place where the food reminds one of home. We can start

on their way to the restaurant, Catherine called

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