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Who knew how long Sarah would continue to be in their lives?
Cate was pregnant yet she had to keep guarding against Sarah while keeping an eye on her husband as if she was in a war.
It was really exhausting.
Perhaps, like Mireya had said, it was not worth treasuring someone who could easily walk away.
Forget it. She would just let it be. She decided not to care anymore.
Her hands went over to her belly.
Starting from today, she would spend more time loving her children to ensure they would enter this world healthily.
The other side of the bed was still empty when she woke up the next morning.
Aunty Yasmine had already prepared breakfast when she shuffled down the stairs after washing up. Shaun was waiting for her by the dining table, looking apologetic. “Sorry about last night… I came home too late.”
“It’s fine.”
She took a bowl of oats and had a small spoonful.
Her unperturbed reaction took him by surprise. “I wanted to come home earlier to spend time with you last night but Sarah’s wound suddenly—”
“Stop talking about her. You can do whatever you want,” she interrupted as she did not want her mood to be ruined by hearing that name.
The man frowned, assuming that she was jealous again. “Cate, I hope you can understand that I was the one who injured Sarah last night. I can’t just—”
“I understand. That’s why I’m not saying much.” She helped herself to a sunny side-up egg.
He parted his delicate lips to say bitterly, “But you don’t look like you understand.”
“…”
For a split second, she was suddenly reminded of Rodney’s words from yesterday.
What the hell was wrong with these men?
To them, it seemed like Cate was always the one at fault simply because she had shown up in their lives at a later time than Sarah.
“Then what do you want from me?” She lifted her head. “You’re going to think I’m being petty if I stop you from visiting her. After all, you were the one who injured her. But you say I’m not being understanding when I say you can do as you wish. Tell me, what kind of answer will satisfy you? I’ll repeat after you.”
“That’s not what I meant.” Shaun had no words to defend himself.
“I don’t care what happens between you and Sarah from now on.” She sipped on the milk. “I won’t be bothered anymore.”
Her indifference made him feel bad. “Trust me when I say you’re the only one I love. After I’ve fully recovered, I’ll make sure to keep my distance from her.”
“Whatever.”
It was the same thing again.
Cate was bored of hearing the same words over and over again even if Shaun was not tired of saying them.
She had a few more bites of breakfast before getting dressed and leaving the house.
“Where are you going?” he asked.
“Work.”
From this day onward, she threw herself completely into work.
Sometimes, she would visit the gallery or go shopping with Mireya after work. On weekends, she would do charity work, read, practice calligraphy, or take walks with Old Madam Lyons. Every day was enriching and productive.
On the other hand, Shaun was not used to not getting phone calls or messages from Cate.
Not long ago, she would always call to ask about his whereabouts and schedule because of Sarah. However, she had stopped asking.
She would not call him and it was always him calling her first.
His messages were always replied to with just a couple of words.
She had even stopped showing up when Sarah came over for his treatment sessions.
When he hung out with Rodney and Chester in the clubhouse at night, she would show no interest in accompanying him and would not even question him.
For the first time, he truly understood what she meant by ‘not bothered’ anymore.
This feeling worried him.
Even at work, he would often get distracted and zone out without realizing it.
Hadley was baffled by his behavior. “Eldest Young Master Lyons, is something on your mind?”
Shaun sipped on his coffee before asking casually, “I didn’t go home yesterday because the social dinner went on until late at night. Did Young Madam get in touch with you?”
In the past, Hadley would receive countless phone calls from Cate if Shaun did not return home for the night.
Shaun deliberately did not inform her last night. He reckoned she must be overthinking by now.
The question took Hadley off guard. “Nope.”
“…”
Shaun was at a loss for words.
He loosened his tie in frustration. “What about Granny? Elle? Aunty Yasmine?”
She must have gotten the others to check up on him.
“Nothing from them either.”
Hadley blinked back blankly. “Eldest Young Master Lyons, is it possible that you’re hoping that Young Madam would call?”
“No way.” Shaun glared at his assistant. “I just don’t want her to overthink again and affect the babies.”
‘Come on, we all know you’re pretending to not be bothered,’ Hadley thought to himself.
“Eldest Young Master Lyons, don’t worry. Young Madam is accompanying Old Madam Lyons to play bridge at the Lowes’ residence.”
“Bridge?” The corners of Shaun’s lips twitched. “Can she still play in her condition?”
“Why not?” Hadley was confused. “Old Madam says Young Madam is lucky because of her pregnancy. She even helped Old Madam win millions of dollars last time.”
“Silly Granny. I’ll go bring my wife home.”
Shaun rose to his feet when his phone rang. It was from Rodney.
“Shaun, come hang out tonight.”
“Aren’t you tired of going out every other night?”
The other person did not know what else to say. “Well, Chase is here today.”
“I’ll let you know later.”
Shaun hung up.
The driver was told to send him to the Lowes’ residence.
Lowe Villa.
A group of old ladies was gathered around to play bridge.
There were two separate groups playing in the garden.
Among them, Old Madam Lyons was the oldest, but this did not stop her from playing passionately.