291: Chapter 291

Chapter 291

"It's okay, Kitty. I know you mean well," Henry said. He put truths into his words despite slathering them with lies. "If the situation is ideal, I'd love to bring you to my family. In fact, I would've introduced you to my family the moment we started dating."0

Kate understood the situation well.

She had no good memories with her family, and after she reported her father to the police, which got him arrested, she tried to steer away from any discussion regarding her family life.

She never mentioned anything about her family to any of her old friends back in university, and sometimes, if they pressed on and asked about it, she would say that her father passed away long ago and she was raised by a single mother who never remarried. 

Kate could feel Henry's body trembling in her embrace. The big man's body was tense, and he hugged her even tighter as if not wanting to let her go. 

"I'm sorry for hiding the truth from you," Henry whispered, but Kate didn't understand that Henry was half-lying the whole time. So she thought he was just ashamed of his family.

"It's okay. I understand," Kate said. "I should be the one who said sorry…"

Henry felt this was the right time for him to propose his idea. So he whispered, "I know I can't bring you to my father. But I still want to fulfill your wish of getting a blessing. So, if you're willing, you can visit my mother."

Kate frowned. 

Of course, she was happy to hear it because she still wanted at least a blessing from one family member. 

"Is it okay? After all, your mother is in—"Kate halted her speech immediately, not wanting to offend Henry, who must've been in deep grieving knowing her mother had been unjustly put into the mental hospital.

"It's alright. My mother is not insane. She is just depressed over my brother's death," Henry assured. "In fact, you two might click, so if we can't get a blessing from my father, how about we get one from my mother instead? With that, it should be enough for us to get engaged, right?"

"Right," Kate agreed without suspicion. "As long as we get a blessing from one of your parents, it's good enough."

Henry was relieved that he had successfully fooled Kate.

His heart was still ridden with guilt, so much so that he tried his best to ignore the discomfort, trying to justify his action with logic. 

'This is the best way. This is the only way for us to be together.'

"By the way, I still don't want you to work. You're going to be exhausted. I don't want to harm our baby," Henry said. 

"… let me work until I reach six months of pregnancy, then I will stay at home, deal?"

"Deal."

Henry began to plan a change in the Emperor publishing to ensure that Kate had no contact with Marlon, Penny, or Sarah. 

'All for you. Please forgive me, my love…'

**

Thus, things went back to normal for about a week. 

Kate returned to work but wouldn't stay the whole day. She would come with Henry in the morning and go home right after having lunch together with the CEO.

But it didn't matter since Kate was always a quick worker. She would ensure everything was done before lunch break so she could return to their apartment feeling satisfied. 

Henry had done a bit of change within the company to make sure that Kate stayed clueless, though he wasn't sure how long this secret would last.

And after a week, Henry finally dropped the bomb, "I told my Mom about you, and she said she is willing to see you whenever. So, are you ready to meet her today?"

Kate was a little surprised, but she was also excited. 

"Alright, let me dress up first. I want to look good in front of your mother—"

"N—No! Don't do that!" Henry stopped her.

"Huh? Why?" Kate frowned. "Don't you want me to look proper in front of your mother?"

"Yeah, but she is a very modest lady. Rather than dressing up for this occasion, I'd prefer you dress casually in front of her. Besides, it's winter. Just get covered up so you won't get sick, okay?"

Kate considered it for a moment before nodding, "I guess you're right."

Kate went to their bedroom to change her clothes.

Henry sighed in relief, 'Thank God, she doesn't want to dress up in front of her. It'd be a disaster,' he thought.

Dahlia already had a bad perception of Kate, thinking she was a seductress since both sons fell in love with her.

While in fact, both Henry and James not only fell in love with her beauty, but also with everything about her. 

'Ah, so this is why James told me once that it was difficult to describe why he fell in love with Kate. I don't know how to describe it well enough,' Henry thought.

It took a while for Kate to open the bedroom door. She walked out wearing a casual sweater, jeans, and winter coat. 

She wore light makeup, just enough to cover some blemishes and moisturize. She also let her red hair loose, making her effortlessly beautiful.

"What do you think? Is this proper enough?" Kate asked.

"I… I don't know," Henry hesitated. "Why are you still looking gorgeous with this kind of setup? Are you sure you're not trying to seduce me right now?"

"S—Stop with the meaningless compliment," Kate scolded, but her cheeks heated up in the process. She grabbed Henry's hand and said, "Let's go. I can't wait to meet your Mom."

"Have I ever told you that she is the best Mom in the world?" Henry said while they were in the elevator heading to the basement parking lot. 

"Not yet, but based on your expression, she seems to be a lovely lady," Kate mentioned. It was refreshing to see Henry showing some vulnerability regarding his family. 

Henry's smile grew wider, and he nodded, "She is the best. You will like her, just like I do."

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