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After visiting the cemetery, she left under the pretext of having something to attend to.
As Joel watched her walk away, he let out a long sigh. “Oh, Chris. Looks like my daughter doesn’t want to acknowledge me.”
“Cate has suffered a lot in the Cox family last year,” Chris explained.
“Yeah. It’s my fault that I came so late. I must bring her back to the Yule family. I want to make it up to her and take good care of her,” Joel said guiltily.
…
The next morning, Cate had a meeting. After that, she returned to the office and Chris was already waiting for her there.
“Uncle Chris, did you already know earlier that he’s my dad?” Cate asked directly, “Are you hoping that I’ll return to the Yule family too?”
Chris was frank with her. “Cate, you can only find out who killed your mom back then if you return to the Yule family. I’ve always suspected that it was Nicola.”
Cate’s head hurt. She had to be involved in another family conflict when she had just finally ended one. The exhaustion was indescribable.
“Was she jealous of my mom back then so she chose to kill her?”
“Nicola is a particularly brutal person. She’s also the eldest daughter of the Wicks family.” Chris sighed and spoke honestly, “It’s fine if you don’t feel like investigating the issue. In fact, it’s been many years since your mom passed away. The past has long since gone with the wind. Currently, Joel and Nicola are on good terms. It won’t be easy for you to deal with her anyway.”
Cate kept quiet.
Chris then rose to his feet. “I came here just to let you know about this matter. Having said that, bear in mind that if Nicola finds out about your existence, she’ll certainly be the first person to deal with you. Rather than being left high and dry, you’d better stay by Joel’s side.”
“Joel has a wife and daughter whom he has lived with for over 20 years. Apart from the fact that I’m related to him by blood, will I even be able to defeat them?” Cate gave a bitter laugh.
Chris replied seriously, “Joel was truly in love with your mom back then. He has been thinking about her throughout these years. He’ll protect you.”
Upon hearing that, Cate stayed silent for a long time.
…
At night.
The Sanderson family’s courtyard.
Wesley took the medicine from Cate’s palm. His dark eyes carried somberness that was slightly complicated. “You’re actually Joel’s daughter. That means… I’m undeservedly with you who’s of higher status now.”
“No. I’ve never had the intention of gaining anything from the Yule family.” Cate’s voice was filled with weariness. “Anyway, I have to head to Canberra this time. I…”
“Go ahead.” Wesley gently placed his hand above the back of her hand. “Don’t worry about me. The caregiver will be looking after me.”
“Thank you.” In fact, Cate was very touched. Wesley and Shaun were very different. Wesley was always gentle and tolerant of her.
In contrast, Shaun was overbearing and arrogant. She often had to tolerate his behavior. Whenever she wanted to do something, she had to pull out all the stops to persuade him in order to get his approval.
She found it tiring to get along with Shaun before this. She also disliked the fact that he had even gotten someone to keep a watchful eye on her.
Nevertheless, she somehow had difficulty getting used to the current circumstances.
“What’s on your mind?”
The woman standing in front of him suddenly spaced out. Wesley’s eyes flashed with gloominess, and he tightened his grip on her hand.
Cate regained her senses at that moment, wondering what reminded her of Shaun again. “I was thinking that the Yule family is large, and it’s possibly a dangerous place to be…”
Wesley smiled faintly. “Don’t be scared. I’ll keep you company in Canberra later. You won’t be alone in that case. Actually, I just got back from overseas last year and have been planning to develop my business in Canberra. When a new economic zone was developed there two years ago, I had already purchased a piece of land to expand the factory.”
Cate was dumbfounded and full of admiration for him. “I didn’t expect that you’re such a forward thinker.”
“The best is having the foresight to fall for you.” Wesley chuckled while pinching the tip of her nose.
Cate froze. Shaun used to pinch her this way, but being pinched by Wesley made her feel uncomfortable and even a little resistant.
“It’s already quite late. I’m going back to my room first.” A slight smile flitted across her face. “Rest early after you take your medicine.”
She turned around, only to discover that he had yet to let go of her hand.
She looked back and met Wesley’s loving, gentle eyes. “Cate, can you stay here tonight? Don’t worry, I won’t do anything to you as I still haven’t recovered from my injuries.”
“…Sorry, Wesley. I’ve just ended a marriage, so I’m still not used to it. Give me some time.” Cate subconsciously rejected him.
It was easy to get engaged to Wesley. However, at the thought of lying on the same bed as him, she could not bring herself to do it.
Wesley’s eyes darkened, but he forced a smile. “Okay.”
…
Three days later.
Cate and Joel headed to Melbourne Airport.
Wesley personally sent them to the airport. “Wait for me, Cate. I’ll go and meet you there once I recover.”
“Alright. Let’s keep in touch through calls.”
After waving her hand, Cate boarded the plane together with Joel.
Joel had been observing Wesley on his way to the airport. He found Wesley quite familiar, but he did not have much of an impression of him after some careful thought.
In Joel’s eyes, it was a pity that his daughter already had a fiancé at such a young age. Indeed, Wesley was amazing considering how young and promising he was. When compared to the Yule family, however, his status was considered slightly low. “Did he really lose a kidney to save you?”
“Yeah. Without him, I could’ve died. If you don’t believe me, go and look into it,” Cate whispered, “Don’t arrange a blind date for me when we’re in Canberra. I’m not interested.”
Upon hearing her words, Joel burst out laughing. Then, he sighed.
“I won’t intervene in the matters regarding your marriage. Back then, I was forced by my parents to marry someone I didn’t want to. With that, I began living years of life gloomily. What matters most is your happiness. Wesley’s average status isn’t an issue as I can always lend him a hand. His capability coupled with my assistance will make him as brilliant as those youngsters from the wealthy families in Canberra.”
Cate was taken aback. She drastically changed her attitude toward her father. “Won’t it be… too troublesome?”
“It’s just a small matter.” Joel carelessly touched her long hair. “Even if you plan to divorce in the future, you won’t feel that you owe Wesley.”
“Dad…” Cate was shocked that the word came out of her mouth without her realizing it.
Joel was overjoyed. “Say that once again.”
Awkward, Cate lowered her head and kept quiet.
Joel smiled. “I’ve experienced the first flush of love as well. When I parted briefly with your mom back then, I was so frustrated that I couldn’t stop thinking about her, which is different from how you guys behaved just now. I can see that he likes you. But once you boarded the plane, I think you were relieved instead.”