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“Who said that it’s fake? See for yourself.” Shaun took out some documents, one of which was given to him when she signed the divorce papers.
Cate snatched it over to take a look. It was exactly the same as the original one. “We… didn’t we get a divorce?”
“To be exact, we just signed the divorce agreement. We haven’t completed the formalities yet.”
Shaun gave her a sidelong glance. “When we signed the papers, it was already at the end of the year, and the City Hall was also closed for the holiday. Who knew that we’d bump into each other so soon after you came to Canberra. Heh, you even found a fiance just ten days later.”
Cate blushed with shame. In other words, she was the one who cheated in marriage?
“You weren’t bad either. You also found a girlfriend,” she quickly retorted. “Then, you even directly denied that you had any relation to her. I saw with my own eyes how lovingly you held her hand when you met her parents. I almost called you brother-in-law.”
“You’re jealous.” Shaun flicked the tip of her nose. He was particularly cheerful when he saw her rare mischievous look.
“You overthink. I’m not jealous.” Cate looked away. Never mind hating him, with her looks, she was not even qualified to be jealous.
“Fine, I’ll be honest with you.” Shaun grabbed her hand and put it under his chin. “Every time I contacted Melanie Yule, it was because she looked a little like you. I admit I’ve never gotten over you since I returned to Melbourne.”
‘I’ve never gotten over you…’
It was just five words, but Cate suddenly felt that it was the only sentence he had said so far that came out naturally and touched her since she came to Canberra.
Her heart beat faster.
When she first met Melanie, she also felt that Melanie and her were a little similar.
However, she did not expect it to be the reason he approached Melanie.
After all, he was so decisive when he left Melbourne.
His mistrust also hurt her deeply.
“At first, I thought that since you never loved me and approached me purely to deceive me, I would marry a woman who looks similar to you and forget about it. But I didn’t expect her to be your half-sister.”
Shaun’s eyes grew complicated. “Ever since I met you at the Yule residence, I never thought about wanting to be with Melanie anymore.”
“But you always accompanied her to the Yule residence. Also, did you forget how arrogant you were with protecting her during your grandfather’s birthday party?” Cate gritted her teeth in hatred at the memory. “I didn’t feel like you cared much about me. You even humiliated me countless times.”
Shaun glanced at her strangely. “If it weren’t because I wanted to see you, why do you think I would attend some stupid birthday party? On the other hand, you brought Wesley Sanderson to meet your parents while you were still married. Have you ever thought of my feelings? Did you want me to sit at the same table and watch how affectionate you and Wesley are?”
“…”
Cate listened to him make bogus accusations with a righteous look on his face. She was unhappy. “Didn’t you show off your love in front of me as well?”
“Did it bother you when I did?” Shaun snorted coldly and questioned her.
“…No.” Cate turned her face away.
Shaun was annoyed, but he had to give in when she was behaving like this. All he could do was hold her in his arms and hug her tightly. “Even if you don’t care, I do. Cate, I know you hate me, but what can I do? I think that you’re toying with me, but I can’t let you go. I’m afflicted with the poison known as Cate Cox.”
The more he talked, the more vexed he became. He lowered his head and bit her lip. The kisses were filled with chagrin, urgency, and… tenderness.
Cate had always rejected him before.
Somehow, there always seemed to be a deep divide between the two of them.
She was full of resentment towards him.
However, now that he had spilled his heart out to her, her heart unwillingly softened under his kiss.
She could not resist him.
She knew that no matter the walls she built, this man would break it down bit by bit.
That was because she remembered how he fought against the entire Lyons family for her. He fought against the wealthy families in Canberra for her, and he gave up the position of president of Lyons Corporation for her…
Those were all facts.
Otherwise, when Old Master Lyons gave her a choice, she would not have chosen to stay.
In the end, it was because of him.
Noticing that there was a slight change in her, Shaun became extremely happy.
He deepened the kiss before he slowly pressed his body down on her.
Cate thought of Aunty Yasmine in the kitchen and subconsciously held his arm, saying softly, “Don’t, Aunty Yasmine is here…”
What replied to her was the man’s suddenly trembling arm. Then, she saw a sudden flash of pain in his deep eyes, but it was very brief.
“You…”
“Fine. It’s fine if you don’t want to.” Shaun propped his body up with one hand. “I’m going to the washroom…”
“Wait…” Cate suddenly pulled him back.
“What?” She had not taken the initiative to stop him like this for a long time. Shaun’s handsome face beamed with a teasing smile. “Can’t bear to see me leave?”
Cate bit her lips and lifted the sleeve on his left hand, only to see his arm wrapped in bandages. He was… really injured?
“It’s a small injury.” An unnatural look flashed in Shaun’s eyes, and he immediately withdrew his arm.
“How did you get hurt?” Cate stared at him. If it were just a small injury, why would he tremble in pain with just a light touch?
“Are you concerned about me?” Shaun curled his lips into a smile. His deep voice was filled with joy. “Does your heart ache for me?”
“…Get out.” Cate became annoyed from embarrassment. She thought that he cared about her, but… it was because he was still her husband on paper.
Shaun smiled affectionately and went to the washroom.
Inside, his handsome face was replaced by a wave of pain.
He unraveled the gauze layer by layer. Inside, the wound had formed bright red scabs, and the angry red lines looked frightening.
He stayed there for six or seven minutes.
Then, his cell phone rang outside.
“Your mom is calling.” Cate looked at the phone on the bed and said.
Shaun picked up the phone in front of her, and Lea’s cold voice immediately sounded. “Are you free? Let’s have a meal together as mother and son.”
“Tsk, didn’t we already sever our ties as mother and son? You said so yourself.”
Lea snapped, “Shaun Lyons, don’t go too far. I was the one who gave birth to you.”
“Yes, you gave birth to me, but you didn’t take responsibility to raise me. You’re such a good mother.” Shaun ridiculed. “I know what you want me to do. I won’t go.”
“You…” Lea sucked in a cold breath. “Fine, if you don’t agree, then don’t blame me for going to Cate Cox. Do you think she’ll be afraid if I tell her about your past illness?”
“…”
Shaun’s face suddenly turned livid.
“Shaun, people are afraid of their weaknesses the most, and you’ve exposed your weakness now,” Lea said every word clearly. “Don’t force my hand.”
“You’ll regret this.” Shaun hung up.
Cate looked up at him. Her intuition told her that something had provoked him. His eyes were bloodshot as if he was going to erupt at any moment.
To be honest, she was afraid of that expression. However, she knew his mother must have said something very unpleasant.
As a bystander, she could see that Lea Lyons was really cruel. What mother would be so heartless to her son?