Chapter 796
Julian could only back off when he saw Katherine’s reaction. However, he felt a sense of emptiness in his heart.
When Linda saw Julian, she quickly headed toward him. Valerie felt a headacheing on when she saw the three of them gathered in one spot. It <b>was </b>as if she had arrived at a battlefield. She also felt a little awkward.
There was a moment of awkwardness. Valerie could not stand it anymore and finally broke the silence.
““Juhan<b>, </b>Linda, I haven’t thanked you two for helping out previously. Why don’t I treat all of you to a meal? If it weren’t for you two, Mathew wouldn’t have returned so quickly.”
Landa smiled at Valerie. “It’s nothing. You’re Julian’s sister so Maw is also family. It’s no trouble at all?
“But it’s a big deall to us. As they <b>say</b>, a friend <b>in </b>need is a friend indeed. Wakanda is so dangerous. I’m sure it’s not easy get bark”
Valerie then tugged at Julian’s arm. Julian, why don’t you join us? I haven’t eaten yet either.
ay for you
you guys to help Mathew
Julian epted the invitation. Katherine could not refuse either. If she did not join them, she would <b>appears </b>Thus, she went along with Valerie’s suggestion mutely. It was just a meal anyway. It was no big deal.
r somewhat petty.
The whole group then headed to a private dining <b>room </b>in a restaurant nearby. As she nced at Linda’s protruding belly, Katherine forced herself to smile. “Congrattions<b>! </b>I didn’t expect you to get pregnant so quickly. I wish the two of you happiness. When the child is born <b>in </b>the future, you
Although she knew that Linda and Julian would return to Sueca eventually, she still had to exchange the usual pleasantries.
Unfortunately, Katherine’s words made the atmosphere awkward, Julian nced at Katherine and their eyes met. Katherine tried to calm herself down and smiled at julian.
Julian looked away. Linda expressed her thanks as <b>she </b>nced at Julian. However, the man did not say anything
Katherine pretended to casually look in Julian’s direction. When she saw him <b>giving </b>a deep sigh silently, she could not help feeling a little heanachie
Nheless, she still pretended to be indifferent
Linda’s pregnancy was already so obvious. It seemed that Julian and Linda had already engaged in intimacy before they got engaged, Katherine gave a bitter smile. This was not surprising. After <b>all</b>, they had already confirmed their rtionship.
Katherine subconsciously touched her belly. She felt even more determined to give birth to the child. After that, she and Julian would remain far apart and never trouble each other again
Valerie noticed everything and could not help sighing deeply Julian was too ridiculous. She did not expect her brother to move so quickly. He had only been with Linda for a short while yet the pregnancy was already so advanced
Originally, Valerie wanted him to make things clear with Katherine, but now, she could not <b>say </b>anything anymore.
She did not know where to start either. Initially, she wanted to separate Julian and Linda, but after pondering for a while, she decided not to. After all, the children were innocent.
Valerie sighed inwardly again. She nced at Katherine’s lower abdomen and silently looked away.
The four of them were engrossed in their own thoughts during the meal. Valerie scooped up another serving of creamy onion soup for Katherine. “Katherine, have more nourishing soup! Julian, you <b>too</b>.”
After <b>Valerie </b>served Julian the soup. Julian smiled and did the <b>same </b>for Linda
When Katherine saw that, she could not help feeling jealous. Then, she stopped herself. What right did she have to be jealous!
With a heavy hram, she <b>took </b><b>a </b>sip of soup but instantly, her <b>stomach </b>churned. She quickly covered her mouth and dashed out. “Katherine!” Valerie put down her cutlery and went after her. N?velDrama.Org holds ? this.
Katherine rushed to the washroom and retched. As Valerie followed right behind her, she wondered, ‘Is this a reaction caused by morning s
After vomiting for a long time until her stomach finally felt empty, Katherine <b>rinsed </b>her mouth.
<b>Valerie </b>apologized profusely. <b>I’m </b>sorry, l’in sorry y. I didn’t give due consideration.”
sickness?
“It’s fine. <b>It’s </b>all my fault. I didn’t expect my appetite to be so bad. I’ll just eat something lightter. By the way, Valerie, you mustn’t tell Julian Valerie’s heart ached terribly: “Don’t worry, I won’t say anything recklessly at a time like this”
Katherine felt very relieved. As <b>soon </b>as she emerged from the washroom, she saw Julian with a worried expression. Katherine did not talk to him but Julian rushed up to her and asked, “What’s wrong! Are you feeling unwell‘ It’s better to go to the hospital for a checkup!”
Katherine immediately objected. “No need. It’s just th
after drinking some warm water.
my stomach isn’t feeling too well and I ate too quickly. Let’s go back. I should feel better
She led Valerie back to the private dining room. <b>Linda </b>also appeared very concerned
Katherine made some excuse and then drank the clear broth. She felt better this time. Julian was relieved to find that she was fine now <b>and </b>returned
to <b>his </b>scat.
Julian had been too anxious. When he saw Katherine covering her mouth and rushing out, his heart skipped a beat. He instinctively followed her and forgot that Linda was still here.
Fortunately, Linda smiled and reassured him. She <b>was </b>not bothered at all.
After the meal, Valerie thanked Linda again before leaving with Katherine,
As the two of them walked off, Linda looked at Julian. “Aren’t you going to <b>go </b>after her? That’s the girl you like. From the looks of it, she <b>seems </b>to have feelings for you too.
“It’s clear <b>that </b>you care about <b>her </b>and that’s why you were so anxious earlier. Aren’t you going to exin it to her now? Why don’t I tell her then? Anyway, the <b>child </b>in my belly isn’t yours. We’re only getting married in name.”
<b>Julian </b>could only give a bitterugh. “It’s toote. She has a new life too. I won’t trouble her anymore. Now that your family is embroiled in internal strife, you need me the most. I will continue to be a husband–in–name to you. As for her, forget it. We’re not fated to be together.”
The way Katherine looked at him just now was so cold. No <b>matter </b>how dim–witted julian was, he could tell that Katlserine really wanted <b>a </b>break with him
<b>d </b>a clean
Linda took a deep breath after listening to him. “Julian, it’s all <b>my </b>fault. If it weren’t for me, <b>things </b>wouldn’t have developed to this point.” Linda reminisced about the time she was overseas a few months ago. She had a wild fling one night with some stranger when she was drunk. However, she did not know who the other party was, so she did not take it seriously.
After all, it was only one night. When she woke up, she was in a daze. The to the pressing circumstances then, she had left in a hurry. She did not even know what the other person looked like.
Later on, her family fought for power. Though she was a member of the <b>family</b>, she <b>was </b>quickly marginalized. If no one helped her, she would <b>lose </b>the chance to be a core member of the familypletely.
God knew how anxious Linda was at that juncture. After that, she met Julian. She then realized that she needed a marriage to consolidate her position
That <b>was </b>why she was bold enough to pursue Julian. Wasn’t it just a marriage Julian was responsible and gentlemanly. He was the most suitable candidate for marriage. That was why she pursued Julian all the way here.
However, <b>Julian </b>had never epted her overtures. At first, Linda thought that she was not attractive enough. Later, when she saw Katherine, she realized that Julian already had someone else in his heart.
<b>Linda </b>thought that Julian was truly a faithful man, She sighed inwardly, wondering why she did not have the fortune of meeting such a good mari
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