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Chapter 492
Standing in front of the display window, Catelyn admired the hand-made pieces on the stand. There were beams of
light on top of every cell, and each piece appeared extremely sophisticated under the light. At the very center of
the display window was a perfect white wedding gown. With a scoop-neck neckline that hugged the chest, the dress
extended all the way down to the ground. Inspired by the Victorian era, small pieces of diamonds were scattered all
over the hem of the dress, giving it an elegant and fairy-like appearance.
Her heart stopped the moment she laid eyes on the dress. It was absolutely stunning, but she looked away
immediately.
Cedrick had moved closer and stood by her side. “Do you like this wedding dress?”
“I don’t,” replied Catelyn nonchalantly, albeit lying.
“Your expression suggests otherwise,” Cedrick said stubbornly.
Catelyn clenched her fists and turned to stare at him in the eyes. “Whether I like it or not has nothing to do with
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtyou, Cedrick. I’ve already refused your proposal, so stop trying.”
“How would I stand a chance if I stop trying?” Cedrick’s eyes darkened as he focused on her. “Marry me and be my
Missus Mason. The two children will have their names on the Mason family’s tree and enjoy riches beyond their
imagination. Isn’t that something good?”
“My boys don’t care for titles and riches.”
“But I do!” Cedrick’s tone took a sterner turn as he pressed on the subject. “I want to give the three of you better
lives!”
He was firm as he spoke, but Catelyn was not impressed at all. She batted her eyes as she thought to herself, ‘Does
giving me a better life mean that he gets to humiliate me in front of George?’
“I’m doing fine now.”
“Staying away from me and raising the children on your own is ‘fine’ by you?”
He recalled her accusation that day at the rockery stone. She got pregnant by accident before even turning 20, and
her life had taken a drastic turn since then. She had to work despite being pregnant. She even tried sleeping on the
road and was discriminated against and humiliated everywhere she went.
He pursed his lips as regret filled his eyes.
Why did he not find her sooner?
Catelyn could hear the way her own breathing grew heavier. “My definition of good and bad can be different from
yours, and I’d like for you to respect my choices.”
“Is this because of George, or the child in your belly?”
“This has nothing to do with anyone.” Catelyn could not understand why he had brought George up at this moment.
The last thing she wanted was for someone else to be involved in the conflict between her and Cedrick
“It’s about Nine, then?” Cedrick’s expression darkened.
“No!” She glared at him in frustration. “Don’t you understand? With or without another person involved, I won’t
marry you.”
“I need a reason.” He had to restrain himself from pulling her into his arms and kissing her when he
caught a whiff of that scent only unique to her.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmCatelyn, on the other hand, did not understand why he had to be this stubborn. “I want to work on my career first
and accomplish my goals. Is that enough?”
“Marry me, and I’ll back you on your journey to realize your dreams. You’re just brushing me off.”
She was surprised he could tell that she was brushing him off. After all, she had thought that he had lost his mind at
this point.
Silence loomed over the two when Cedrick suddenly reached out to grab her chin. He stared intently at her while
switching to a more coaxing tone. “I’ll buy you flowers and a ring. Don’t make me resort to ways that you won’t
enjoy. Say yes now, or…”
He lowered his head as he spoke to the point their skin was about to touch.
Catelyn’s heart leaped to her throat at the proximity. “A little over two weeks ago, I…was dragged into a dark room,
and something appalling happened,” she muttered hoarsely, her eyes reddening as she bit her lower lip. “I’m
tainted. Do you still want to marry me now?”
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