He Stole Me From My Deadbeat Husband
Chapter 388

Chapter 388: Chapter 388

Henry shifted his gaze at the small lady next to Vernon. She was probably around 160 cm or 5’ 2".

She had chestnut hair and looked astonishingly beautiful, even in her mid-thirties.

Of course, Henry still remembered about Chloe. After all, Chloe was the wife of Vincent Gray, Vernon’s big brother, before they got a divorce. Then, she married Vernon, her brother-in-law turned husband.

They had a long story together, but Chloe looked genuinely happy with Vernon compared to her life with Vincent, so Henry knew that Vernon was treating her right.

"It’s been a while, Henry," Chloe said with a meek smile.

Unlike Kate, who was fierce and tough to most people, Chloe was meek and more feminine. She was also gentle, ’Perfect for a man with a lot of bitterness in his heart,’ Henry thought as he glanced at Vernon.

Henry smiled at Chloe and nodded, "Been a while, indeed. The last time I saw you was at a wedding in the early summer. You were pregnant at that time."

Chloe chuckled, "The baby was born in November."

"It’s a girl!" Vernon added. He looked so happy talking about it. "I named her Valerie Phoenix Gray, and she looks exactly like Chloe."

"Once we have another baby, it would be my turn to give them a name, right, husband?" Chloe asked.

"Then the next one will be me again!"

Henry couldn’t help but be a bit envious seeing how Vernon and Chloe laughed together without worry. They were having such a wonderful time together as a married couple.

Meanwhile, Henry was suffering because he couldn’t even marry Kate. He was working his bones off to ensure he had all the resources needed to be fully independent from his father.

Vernon stopped laughing gradually once he saw the sadness in Henry’s eyes. He had a thin smile and glanced at his wife, telling Chloe to give Henry a pep talk.

Thus, Chloe patted Henry’s shoulder, "Oh, don’t be so sad, Henry. I know your struggle. Vernon told me about the whole situation."

"My love with Vernon was not a smooth sailing one. We went through a lot to be together, but it is worth it in the end," Chloe said. "Besides, I’m sure Katherine is grateful for what you did for her."

Henry nodded.

He imagined his Kitty waiting for him in the penthouse. He wished he had a fast-forward button until he was off work and a pause button once he was in the penthouse.

"Well, enough pep talk, let’s have lunch," Vernon said. He raised his hand and showed a bag of home-cooked food made by his wife.

Henry nodded, "I didn’t know I needed this small celebration. Work has been crazy."

As Henry, Vernon, and Chloe were about to sit on the sofa, the door was knocked, and this time, Mindy walked in with another woman wearing a black winter jacket that she couldn’t zip because of her pregnant belly.

Kate looked around and saw two foreign faces in the room with Henry, "Did I disturb a meeting? I’m sorry—"

"KITTY!" Henry’s eyes brightened instantly. He rushed to hug his beloved. "Is this a surprise you talked about in the morning? A surprise visit?"

"L—Let go, Henry, there are so many people here..." Kate said awkwardly.

Mindy chuckled, "Well, I’ll be outside if you need something, Mrs. Ross."

Mindy closed the door and left Kate to join Henry and the guests.

Henry released his hug after a while. He wanted to go for a kiss, but Kate dodged, "T—There are guests!"

"Oh—sorry, I almost forgot," Henry chuckled. He held his woman’s hand and introduced her to his guests. "Vernon, Chloe, meet Kate, my wife. Kate, this is my cousin and his wife."

Kate’s cheeks reddened when Henry blatantly claimed her as his wife, even though they hadn’t tie the knot yet.

But it felt good nonetheless, so she let it slide.

Kate removed her gloves and stretched her hand, "Hello, I’m Katherine, Henry’s... wife."

Vernon and Chloe chuckled. Vernon was the first to shake Kate’s hand, "I heard a lot about you from Henry. I guess, Henry and I are truly cousins because we both like beauties," Vernon said while pulling Chloe closer.

Chloe shook Kate’s hand and said, "Oh, don’t mind him. He’s just saying that you are pretty. But that’s true! You are stunning. You even have that pregnancy glow! No wonder Henry is so in love with you!"

"You’re still prettier, honey," Vernon assured.

"Only in your eyes," Chloe giggled. "I’m sorry, don’t mind my husband. He doesn’t mean to be offensive."

"Oh, no offense taken, don’t worry," Kate smiled. She was actually amazed by how harmonious they were. Just from one look, it was obvious they were soulmates. "So, did I disturb a meeting here?" Kate asked again.

"Not at all. We’re here to celebrate Henry’s success with his first big project. That’s why I’m cooking extra for lunch to celebrate."

"Oh, what a coincidence because I’m here to deliver his lunch," Kate said while lifting her hand, showing the food she made for her man.

"Kitty... I think I’m in love..." Henry said as he had his eyes on her the entire time. He stole a kiss on Kate’s cheek, and Kate gave him a side-eye. "Sorry, can’t help it. I just... I’ll prepare a ring soon."

"Ugh, stop talking, will you? It’s so embarrassing," Kate said, but she couldn’t help but feel joy. It was a strange feeling because she thought she disliked how sappy Henry was.

Turned out she actually liked that embarrassing part of him as well.

Vernon was amused by how Henry showed his love so blatantly. Henry was never like that to any of his ex-girlfriends, he was never the one who’d say such cringy stuff so shamelessly.

’Love really changes a man, huh?’ Vernon glanced at his wife, and his lips curled up. ’Yeah, she changed me as well.’

"Well, since you also cooked for Henry, how about we prepare all of our food on the table," Chloe said as she pointed at the long table. "And then the two of us can leave to have lunch together outside. What do you think, Kate?"