Chapter 40:

Katherine’s words struck Justin’s heart like a deep cut. Did she just call him... “friend”? And acknowledge the ambiguity in her relationship with Verney? Not quite acquaintances, yet not exactly friends?

Katherine’s remark felt like a slap in the face to Justin in front of everyone. He felt absurdly amused, to where he couldn’t help but let out a bitter smile.

Even Laura couldn’t believe what Katherine had just said. She froze, as if struck by lightning, unable to utter a word. She looked from one person to another in bewilderment.

What was happening? What was going on? If this had happened before, Laura would have been overjoyed, ecstatic even, laughing herself awake from sleep. But now, things were different, everything had changed. Now, Justin was her legitimate son-in-law!

Laura couldn’t fathom what was wrong with Katherine. What had possessed her so heavily!? It was as if she had become a different person, simultaneously striking against what she had previously defended.

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