Substitute Marriage With the Illegitimate Son novel Chapter 1099

On the second floor of the Turner family's house, Catherine leaned against the window. She held a tissue between trembling fingers. When the ambulance pulled away, she closed the gap in the curtains and tried to calm herself.

Catherine knew Luke's methods better than anyone. He was a ruthless man. That was one of the reasons why many companies didn't dare to offend the Turners.

She heard her husband's footsteps echo along the corridor. Catherine raised her head as Luke opened the door.

Luke was annoyed by his wife's tearful face.

"Don't show your kindness to someone who doesn't deserve it. We would be better to pity ourselves." Luke's eyes were cold. He couldn't understand Catherine's continued devotion.

"I didn't try to stop you. Now I can't even cry for a little while?" Catherine's face was pale. The tears she shed were silent but real. She had loved Vivian and couldn't bear to see her tortured to lunacy by Luke.

But she hadn't attempted to stop him.

Luke knew Catherine had accepted his decision. She had stepped aside and didn't do anything to stop him exacting his revenge. His attitude softened as he gazed into her red-rimmed eyes, wet with tears. He walked across the room and comforted her gently. "Vivian is a liar. She never really treated you like a mother. Why should you waste your tears on her? When we lost Charis, our sadness made us vulnerable. That's why the two of us fell into her

trap."

"I know what you mean," Catherine said, wiping her tears. When she thought about everything, she knew she had been too impulsive in many things. For one, she should never have forced her way into the interrogation room at the Larson Group without permission.

Catherine felt uneasy. "What did Brandon say? Will he continue to harass our family?"

Dealings between the Turner family and the Larson Group had been difficult before. After the problems with Vivian, their relationship would only get worse.

"Don't worry. I've discussed it with Brandon. It won't affect our family." Luke's smile inspired confidence.

"That's good. Although our family has a strong foundation, the Larson Group is a rising star. Brandon is thoughtful and decisive. Even if we must fight him, I doubt we can last long." Catherine sighed with relief. Luke was no longer the high spirited and ambitious young man he once was. They both only wanted to enjoy their old age.