261: Chapter 261

Chapter 261

Kate was busy picking proper clothes for today's trial.  1

Her baby bump had gotten a bit too obvious, and it might be a dangerous cause that would change the result of the trial. So she tried to find anything that could cover it.

Thus, Kate decided to use a dark green sweater owned by none other than Mr. Grant. She covered it with a black coat for protection and a gray corduroy. 

She looked like a woman ready to work during the cold season. Luckily, it was already the start of winter, so nobody would question her dressing choice.

"Honey, we're going to be late. Are you ready?" Henry asked as he checked his watch. He entered their bedroom and was surprised by Kate's choice. 

"I'm ready," Kate replied while looking in the mirror. She then turned towards Henry, "What do you think? Do I look proper enough for the court today? I can't wear my regular working outfit because it is unsuitable for a pregnant woman. The baby bump will get too obvious."

Henry stared at Kate from head to toe. She looked gorgeous as always, but what caught his attention the most was how sweet she looked wearing his sweater.

"Is that my sweater?" Henry asked to make sure.

"Uh-huh, your sweater is warm and loose enough for me to cover the bump," Kate replied. "Why are you asking? Do you not want me to use your stuff?"

Henry leaned at the door and shook his head, "Not at all. I just found you cute. You should wear my stuff more often."

Kate chuckled.

She took a step forward and fixed Henry's tie. They had been dating for a while, and Kate realized how messy and disorganized he could be, just like how he failed to tie properly.

"If you want me to wear your stuff more often, then make us official," Kate said as she fixed his tie and collar.

Henry wrapped his hands around her waist and kissed her lightly, "Isn't that why we're going to the court today? You need to get that divorce paper first."

Kate nodded, "And don't forget to introduce me to your family. I am not a mistress, Henry."

Henry felt that his heart had been washed over by cold water. He lost his joy instantly after Kate talked about his family. 

He was scheduled to meet his father yesterday, but he just pushed it until the trial ended, as he wanted to focus on Kate and her case. 

So he planned to meet his father next week instead. 

He didn't know what would happen, but he would NEVER allow that old crook to take his baby and hurt his woman. 

"Well, it's time to go. We don't want to be late for the big day," Henry shifted the topic as soon as possible as he didn't want to argue with Kate at such a critical time.

Thus, Kate grabbed all the necessary documents and went with Henry's car to the state court. 

There was nothing but silence as Henry drove the car to the court. 

He had been glancing at Kate, who looked very calm as if it wasn't a big and important day for him.

"You look confident and calm about going to the trial today," Henry finally opened his mouth. 

Kate smiled, "Obviously, because I will be free from that bastard. It has been five grueling years having to babysit a lazy, dirty man-child like him. I've had enough."

Henry's lips thinned as Kate mentioned the word 'man-child.'

He firmly believed that he was not that kind of man. He made his own money, and he had been living independently since he was eighteen, with the help of his late brother initially, of course.

But deep down, he still felt somewhat insecure that Kate would always see him as a baby.

'I guess only time will tell,' Henry thought. 'I will keep showing her my quality, so she will truly see me as a formidable man to pamper and protect her and our baby.'

Henry parked the car in front of the state court and walked into the lobby side by side with Kate.

"Good morning, Kate," Graham approached them and smiled at Kate. He intentionally ignored Henry as his eyes were only on her. "We have everything set up, and the trial should start in an hour. All you have to do is to wait, and I've prepared a room for you. Follow me."

Henry said nothing, as he wasn't in the mood to fight with Graham on such an important day, but he wrapped Kate's hand tightly, ensuring they wouldn't be separated.

Graham's gaze darkened when he saw Henry's gesture but he said nothing as he led them to a waiting room.

Graham smiled at Kate as he chivalrously pulled the chair so Kate could sit.

Kate was amused by the gesture, "Thank you, Graham."

"My pleasure," Graham said. "I haven't seen Matthew Woods anywhere yet. I'll try to stop him from entering this room so you don't need to argue with him before the trial."

"Actually, could you do me a favor and lead him to this room to meet with us?" Kate asked. "I want to argue with him a little before the trial starts. I want to ensure he thinks he's confident enough to get the divorce settlement. It'll be easier for him to make a blunder in the court."

Kate's request caught Graham off guard, "Are you sure? I don't want you to be distressed by him."

"It's fine. I won't be distressed by that useless man," Kate replied firmly. She raised her hand to show that she was holding hands with Henry. "I have my man here. He will protect me in case Matt wants to hurt me."

Henry was caught off guard by Kate's declaration. She didn't even hesitate to claim him in front of Graham.

He turned his head towards Kate and stared at her without blinking.

Kate glanced at Henry and grinned, "You will protect me, won't you?"

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