293: Chapter 293

Chapter 293

Kate wouldn't lie that she had a lot of questions regarding Henry and James' mother. She had a fear of the unknown because she thought she'd get persecuted, but this old woman in front of her looked very civil and elegant.1

Dahlia smiled and said, "Come closer, dear. Let's have a small chat."

Kate nodded. She approached Dahlia, and Henry quietly followed from behind, to which Dahlia reprimanded, "Go outside, Henry."

"Wha—" Henry was caught off guard. "Why do I need to go outside? I'm here to introduce my girlfriend!"

"I don't need you to introduce her. She can do it herself," Dahlia said firmly, not listening to Henry's reasoning. "This will be a talk between women. You're not allowed to be involved."

"But—"

"Henry…" Kate patted Henry's chest and smiled at him. "It's okay. I also want to have a private talk with your mother. She looks like a pleasant lady to talk to."

Henry's lips thinned, and he shifted his gaze at his mother and Kate before nodding reluctantly. "Fine, just call me if you need anything. I'll be guarding outside."

"Oh, don't worry, Son. I'm not going to hurt your girlfriend. I am just curious about her, that's all."

"Don't be too harsh on her, Mom," Henry said, but it was also a warning because Kate still hadn't known about Penny as his biological mother. He believed that his mother was smart enough to understand what he meant.

"I won't. Now, leave."

Henry finally left Dahlia and Kate alone and closed the door. 

Dahlia gently held Kate's wrist with her weak hand and guided her to sit beside her on a couch. 

"I'm sorry that I can't be more proper when greeting an important guest, but let me reintroduce myself in case he hasn't told you everything," Dahlia said. "My name is Dahlia Grant. You can call me Dahlia. I am the official wife of Marlon Grant, and I'm also Henry and James' mother."

The word 'official wife' clicked in Kate's mind instantly. Henry told him about the whore who seduced his father and plotted together to throw Dahlia into this mental facility.

She was basically the worst victim here because she lost her first son, her husband, and her status as a free woman. 

But she looked surprisingly calm and civil despite all her hardships, which gave Kate an impression of a strong woman stuck in an unfavorable condition.

'I guess I can connect with that,' Kate thought. 'I've been stuck in unfavorable conditions so many times in the past.'

Dahlia studied Kate, who seemed to be lost in her world. She patted Kate's hand and said, "Don't worry about me. I am still completely sane. I asked Henry to bring you here so I can see you myself. After all, you've successfully stolen both of my sons' hearts."

Kate's heartbeat skipped for a second when Dahlia put James into the conversation, "I—I never knew that Mr. James Grant was into me. We had a bit of flirting here and there, but never more than that. Because I was still married back then."

The more Kate remembered about James, the guiltier she felt, "I—I'm sorry, Dahlia. I never knew—"

"Stop, you don't need to explain anything," Dahlia sighed. She clearly saw the guilt in Kate's face. "I never blame you for it. James also told me he hasn't confessed because you're still married. Unfortunately, he passed away before he could tell you his true feelings, but at least now you know how much he adored you."

Kate nodded.

She lowered her head, unable to stare at Dahlia's eyes because they reminded her so much of James.

James had the same kind eyes, a sweet smile, and even the same way of speaking.

James wasn't rebellious and passionate like Henry.

He was well-educated, soft-spoken, respectful, and a man raised to be a good leader overall.

Kate knew she had no romantic feelings towards James because she was busy with work and Matt's antics back then.

But that didn't mean she had no feelings towards him at all. She admired and respected him so much to the point that she'd boldly claim they were best friends. 

"But I do have a question for you, Kate," Dahlia said.

Kate lifted his head and waited for the question. Dahlia's smile deepened as she was ready to start dropping bombs at Kate.

"I know you don't have a feeling for James, but what makes you interested in Henry?" Dahlia asked. "Henry is not a stable young man. He doesn't have the same qualifications as James. On top of that, he had a bad reputation with so many women when he was in university. What makes you think you're special enough for him not to leave you?"

The question immediately put Kate on the spot. Dahlia didn't hesitate when she asked it because it was a test to see what kind of woman Kate truly was. 

Kate went silent for a while.

She wasn't trying to arrange and prepare her answer. She was merely thinking about the reason why she was attracted to Henry and not James and why she believed Henry wouldn't cheat on him.

But no matter how hard she thought about it, she couldn't find a solid answer, "I… I don't know how to answer your questions."

"Hm? Isn't it an easy question? You just need to list me the qualities in Henry that make you attracted to him."

"I can't list it. Because I don't know either," Kate said. "We met in the office late at night during the lowest point of our lives. We shared our stories, and we connected instantly. From that day onward, I just know there is no other man like this. This is my man. He is the one."

"Maybe that fateful night is the only reason why I am in love with him. Nevertheless, I love him. That's all I can say," Kate stated. 

"Really? Not because of his money or looks?" Dahlia asked more.

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