Chapter 186

Chapter 186:

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When morning came, Cathryn washed and emerged refreshed, only to find Damien standing there, his face dark, his eyes rimmed with sleeplessness. She assumed his temper stemmed from being banished from her room the night before.

Turning to Margaret with a faint smile, Cathryn said, “Go ahead and have breakfast first.”

Margaret’s eyes lingered on Andrew, sharp with suspicion, before finally sliding to Cathryn.

Cathryn caught the hesitation and leaned in, her voice a quiet reassurance. “It’s fine. I know what I’m doing.”

Only then did Margaret retreat, though her reluctant footsteps betrayed her concern.