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Indeed, she had been freed.
As the chairwoman of Hudson with a net worth of over 100 million dollars, she should be leading a life with the greatest freedom. She was supposed to be pleased about it, yet she could not feel the joy at all.
After breakfast, Cate drove to the hospital to visit Wesley.
She had not visited him since the day he became unconscious.
Cate had been feeling guilty over the way she treated Wesley.
She stood in front of the ward with flowers and fruits. When she was about to knock on the door, she suddenly heard a woman weeping softly in the room.
“Don’t cry, Mom.” Wesley comforted his mother.
“How can I not cry? You’re the only son in the Sanderson family. I was expecting you to carry on the Sanderson family’s lineage, but look what has happened. I wonder who exposed the matter regarding your kidney? All the women who initially wished to marry you are now shunning you. Nobody wants to marry you either.”
Wesley replied, “It doesn’t matter, Mom. Anyway, I don’t feel like getting married yet.”
“I was the one who gave birth to you. Do you think I’ll buy it? You can’t stop thinking about Cate, right? You even risked your life because of her.”
“…”
Holding the basket of fruits tightly, Cate listened to what Old Madam Sanderson said next. “She’s not even concerned about you. You’ve been admitted to the hospital for days, yet she hasn’t visited you at all.”
“Enough, Mom. It’s my choice. Loving someone doesn’t mean you have to be with her. Protecting her and watching her live happily is more than enough.”
Cate had a lump in her throat. Something seemed to be stuck in her throat, which made her feel uncomfortable.
Never did she expect that Wesley would be so deeply in love with her.
“Why are you standing here?”
Old Master Sanderson snorted in annoyance behind Cate out of the blue.
Cate was shocked, and those in the room subsequently looked at her.
With that, she entered the room reluctantly.
It hit Wesley that Cate might have heard what he said. Consequently, his handsome face started to blush. “Cate, why could you visit me today? Is Shaun mad?”
“I’ve just arrived. We’ve already… broken up.” Cate raised her head and looked at him. He seemed to have become much thinner in just a couple of days. The hospital gown looked loose on him while his elegant, handsome face showed that he was suffering from malnutrition.
“Why did the both of you break up suddenly?” Wesley was dumbfounded. “Was it because of me…”
“No. There are too many problems between us.” Cate changed the subject. “Are you getting better now?”
“How could he possibly be getting better?” Old Madam Sanderson rose to her feet with a stony face. “He lost a kidney, not a part of his flesh. He can’t even restore his metabolism yet. As his arms are suffering from nerve damage, he needs to go through a few more months of treatment. What’s worse, his future will be affected. The doctor said that he can’t afford to experience any fatigue and he has to be cautious in his diet. Otherwise, he’ll lose his life. Considering that he usually needs to manage such a large company, I’m guessing he can’t live a long life.”
Old Master Sanderson reproached her, “What nonsense are you talking about? Mind your words.”
“Am I wrong? We’re already in our late 60s and 70s because we had our son late. We probably have to look after him forever.”
Old Madam Sanderson wiped away the tears on her face. “Is there any woman from a decent family willing to marry him? My poor son, I’m worried about your future.”
Gripped by guilt, Cate turned pale. She was at her wits’ end.
“Stop it, Mom.” Wesley stopped her amid the pain in his head
“Am I wrong? You got injured all because of her. Did she take care of you even for a day? It would’ve been better for you to have saved a stranger than her,” Old Madam Sanderson added in a huff, “In my opinion, she should be the one looking after you forever to make it up to you. Anyway, you can’t find a wife at the moment, so let her be the compensation.”
“Mom…” Wesley lost his temper, and his handsome face turned ghastly all of a sudden. The pain was so excruciating that he broke out in a cold sweat. Meanwhile, his blood pressure was shown skyrocketing on the monitor.
Everyone panicked and quickly called the doctor.
The doctor reproached, “The patient has just undergone a major operation. You guys must not provoke him. Are you guys hoping for him to die?”
Everyone kept quiet right away. Even Old Madam Sanderson shut her mouth embarrassedly.
Wesley was so tired that he fell asleep in no time. Again, Old Madam Sanderson glared at Cate resentfully.
Cate lowered her eyes and long lashes. “Stop telling me off, Madam. I’ll return the favor to him. From today onward, I’ll take care of him. Even after he recovers, I’ll take care of his diet and life until he gets a wife.”
“But what if he can’t get a wife?”
“That won’t happen.”
Old Madam Sanderson scoffed. “Who’s willing to marry a man with a missing organ? If there are issues with the other kidney, he’ll probably die first. Moreover, I don’t think anybody else in the world would be willing to risk their lives to save you.”
“…”
Cate remained silent for half a minute and then slowly spoke with a hoarse voice, “Alright. I promise to marry him.”
…
In the cafe.
When Mireya learned about the news, she almost spilled the coffee. “Are you out of your mind? You’re planning to return the favor by sacrificing your life, huh?”
“I owe him too much.”
Cate sipped on the coffee that tasted very bitter. “What’s more, our photo has been shared everywhere. Everyone is under the impression that we’re having an intimate relationship. Furthermore, he sacrificed one of his kidneys to save me…”
Mireya sighed upon hearing that. “Wesley is deeply in love with you. He has always been secretly protecting you, but you and Shaun…”
“We’re never getting back together.” Cate showed a bitter look. She did not tell Mireya that Shaun was actually a member of the Lyons family. Cate and Shaun were separated by an ocean, and the two of them belonged in two different worlds. In addition, their mindsets were quite different as well.
“Alright then. In fact, sometimes it’s better for a woman to look for a man who loves her more than she loves him. This way, the woman won’t feel exhausted.” Reminded of her own love experience, Mireya sighed. “By the way, I’m planning to work in Canberra right after the new year.”
Cate lifted her head in astonishment. “Why are you going there out of the blue?”
“It’s not really out of the blue. Last year, Osher Corporation from Canberra offered me the position of chief cosmetic chemist. I couldn’t bear to part with Patrick, so I turned down the job. The company offered me the job again last month, and I accepted it yesterday.”
Mireya gazed out of the window disconsolately. “I’ve been thinking about Patrick throughout my time in Melbourne. I wish to see the world, and I believe I’ll slowly get over the relationship in the course of time.”
“Sounds like a good idea.” All of a sudden, the situation left a void in Cate as her one and only friend was going to leave her. “I might head to Canberra and grow Hudson’s business there next year. Regarding my mom’s death… I want to investigate it as well.”
“You’re right. Your dad is from Canberra as well. I’ll wait for you to come over.”
…
At night, Cate packed her suitcases. When she opened one of them, she suddenly found The Queen’s Necklace in it.
I’m starting to hate this story mire and more. She’s the dumbest person I’ve ever met.