Chapter 239
Married to the Boss: A Love in Disguise Chapter 239
Adam found his friends unreliable, and the only ones who could truly assist him were the two elderly
ladies at home. They understood the intricacies of his marriage and could offer tailored guidance.
Catherine remained guarded. “Why did you bring so many things?”
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Adam couldn’t help but chuckle at Catherine’s remark. “As a dutiful descendant, I couldn’te empty-
handed to pay my respects, could I?”
Catherine’s worries subsided. “It’s all because of your previous careless actions that I became afraid.”
Adam escorted Catherine into the house and dismissed the housekeeper and servants. “Grandma,
where is Lumma’s grandmother?”
Catherine replied, “She’s feeling a bit unwell today. The doctor prescribed some medication, and she’s
resting in her room.”
Adam promptly rose from his seat. “I’ll go check on her.”
Catherine intervened, “She has finally fallen asleep. Why disturb her now? Wait until she wakes up
before you see her. If you have anything to discuss, tell me first. Don’t upset her.”
“Grandma, I treasure Lumma deeply, and I desire to spend my life with her. However, I am unsure how
to navigate this marriage.” Adam grasped the olddy’s hand, and each word he uttered carried a
weight beyond measure. “My parents had a troubled rtionship, leading separate lives. I have never
witnessed the dynamics of a healthy marital bond. Grandma, could you enlighten me?”
Adam’s words brimmed with sincerity, tinged with a hint of perplexity. Catherine found herself deeply
moved…
During his childhood, Adam’s parents paid him little mind, and he often found sce by his Catherine’s
side. She imparted countless lessons to him.
She taught him the art of wealth umtion and how to maneuver the treacherous realm of
However, matters of the heart and the delicate intricacies of maintaining a harmonious marriage were
subjects left unexplored.
It was said that the finest education parents could bestow upon their children was the demonstration of
their own love and affection. Despite the many transgressionsmitted in front of Adam by his
parents, his perception of love remained untainted. It was no small feat.
Catherine tenderly patted his hand. “Adam, I’m d that you have sought me out with such inquiries.”
Some men, motivated by pride, would pretend toprehend matters of the heart even when they
were clueless. Yet, Adam, despite his status and influence, humbly sought guidance, inadvertently
revealing the depth of his devotion to Lumma.
She continued, “If you have the time, allow me to discuss other matters with you first.”
Adam nodded earnestly. “Grandma, please proceed. I’m all ears.”
Catherine let out a deep sigh before speaking slowly, “Your grandfather departed this world
prematurely. At the time, your father was unable to shoulder the full responsibility of Hills Group,
leading us to ept the Hinkle family’s proposal for a union, thereby solidifying the foundationid by
our predecessors.
“During that decision-making process, I remained unaware of your father’s true affections, and he
never voiced any objections. However,ter on, when your mother became pregnant with you, he
wanted her to terminate the pregnancy, ming me for driving a wedge between him and the woman
he loved. It was then that we discovered his premarital infatuation.
“Soon after learning about your father’s situation, we also unearthed a simr revtion about your
mother. She, too, had someone she loved before marrying your father.
“However, she handled it better than your father. When they first got married, she had considered.
letting go of the past and building a harmonious life with your father. That’s why she made at conscious
effort to conceive you. But it was your father who couldn’t release himself from the. clutches of that
woman, refusing the opportunity to create a fulfilling life together.
“Since then, her actions have been no less than your father’s, if not surpassing him. It’s as if she is
exacting a frenzied revenge upon your father.”