284: Chapter 284

Chapter 284

"For James?" Dahlia's eyes widened. "Henry, that woman is—"1

"Yes," Henry nodded. "That woman is Kate. Katherine Woods—Well, Katherine Ross now. She just got a divorce from her husband yesterday and will resume using her maiden name."

Dahlia's jaw dropped.

Out of all the guesses she had in mind, this was the possibility she never thought of, simply because she thought Henry couldn't have contact with Kate after James' death. 

Dahlia went silent for a while and then asked one simple question, "Why?"

…

"Why would you fall in love with the woman who caused the terrible fate of your late brother?"

Henry raised his head immediately. He loved Dahlia but never allowed her to talk shit about Kate.

But before he could say anything, he was astonished when he saw Dahlia's eyes pooled with tears, "My son, why her? Did you not see what happened to your brother?"

"Mom…" Henry was lost for words.

Why? 

He didn't know why.

All he knew was how much he loved Kate. 

Sometimes, he also felt that his attraction towards Kate was dangerous and near obsessive. He also understood that he had been suppressing his urges many times.

What kind of urge?

The urge to completely stop Kate from leaving the apartment.

Basically imprisoning her forever, making sure that Kate wouldn't be able to know about the truth, and lived a happy life with him as a pair of married couples for the rest of her life. 

He was so scared of separation that the thought of it was enough to drive him mad. 

"Henry, answer me!" Dahlia snapped. She began to cry, but she still looked stern. 

"I… I don't know…" Henry replied in a low voice.

"What do you mean you don't know?"

"I don't know why I love her. I could say that she is beautiful, sweet, smart, capable, and fits me perfectly. But I also know that's not what makes me fall in love with her," Henry said. "I just love her, that's it. That's all."

"Henry, this is not right," Dahlia said. "You have the same reply as your brother. I asked him what made him in love with Kate, and he also said that he didn't need any reason. He just loves her, that's all."

Henry could clearly see the worry in Dahlia's face. His gaze darkened.

He couldn't believe that NONE of his family members actually supported his relationship with Kate.

Of course, he didn't expect support from Marlon and Penny because those two shitheads were eager to kill Kate.

But he didn't expect Dahlia to hate her as well.

He was angry at Marlon, Penny, and Dahlia now.

He was also angry at anyone surrounding Kate's life, from Erin, Hilda, Mary, and Matt.

Nobody loved Kate except him, and nobody loved him except Kate.

'We are truly meant for each other…' Henry thought. His heart was in so much pain, knowing that he might need to stop visiting Dahlia after this because she would not support his relationship with Kate.

'Why do I have to choose between my mother or my lover? This is unfair. I am not supposed to pick one and ditch the other!' 

He took a deep breath and tried to calm himself before leaving Dahlia for good.

His heart was being torn apart right now, but he kept thinking about Kate, and he just couldn't leave her alone. His heart refused to.

"Mom, do you really hate her?" Henry asked. "Even after you know I love her just like James?"

"Hate is a strong word, Henry," Dahlia replied. "I do not hate her. I know she indirectly caused your brother's death. But it's not her fault that James fell in love with her."

"But I'm worried sick right now," Dahlia added. "It doesn't make sense how you and James fell in love with the same woman. How could you not realize the danger after seeing your brother's death?!"

"Marlon said that woman is a witch who used a love spell to seduce James. I thought it was just him talking nonsense, but now I'm afraid she is also doing the same to you…" 

…

"Mom, do you hate her or not?"

"Henry, Son, I don't hate her or blame her for what happened to James. That is entirely Marlon and Penny's fault," Dahlia replied. "But I'm afraid that Kate is not as good as what James told me before."

"Maybe she is also an evil woman with a hidden intention. Maybe she's here to get something," Dahlia continued theorizing out of fear. "I don't want you to get hurt, and I definitely don't want you to leave me alone."

'Oh, thank god!' Henry was so relieved. 

He thought that Dahlia hated Kate for what happened to James. It was unfair for Kate, who hadn't done anything wrong, to deserve the hatred. 

James hadn't even told Kate directly about his feelings, so she had no idea she was involved. 

"Then, will you change your opinion once I bring her to you?" Henry asked.

"That depends, Son," Dahlia said. "I want to meet her. I will judge her and see if she is a good woman."

Henry nodded, "Fair enough. I will bring her to you. You will see how amazing she is."

Henry finally stood up in front of Dahlia and hugged her, "I'm sorry for giving you too much shock, Mom. But you are the first—and probably the only family member I can be truthful with."

"Yes, I love Kate, and I am dating her. I even plan to marry her as soon as possible," Henry said without hesitation. "I just hope you can understand my choice."

Dahlia patted Henry's back, "Bring her to me. I will judge her myself. Do not worry, Son. I just want the best for you. I don't want you to get hurt."

Henry finally excused himself after that, determined to bring Kate to Dahlia to ensure that Dahlia knew Kate's quality as the woman of his choice. 

Dahlia stared at Henry's back until he closed the door behind him, and a simple yet sad smile appeared on her face.

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