He Stole Me From My Deadbeat Husband
Chapter 418

Chapter 418: Chapter 418

"I’m not here to persuade you to forgive him. What he did is unethical. But if you can’t see me as your mother-in-law, then please see me as your mother instead," Dahlia said. "You are such a good daughter, Kate. Whether I can be your mother-in-law or not, I still see you as my family."

Dahlia expected Kate to accept her request, but Kate didn’t say yes, neither did she say no. She seemed to hesitate about accepting Dahlia because of her connection with Henry.

Dahlia was heartbroken as she saw the hesitation on Kate’s face, but she understood her position. Kate’s world turned upside down because of Henry; she got the ultimate betrayal from the man she loved, making it hard to forgive Henry.

"It’s okay if you need more time. Besides, you’re going to stay with Chloe for a long time, right?"

"No," Kate replied. "I will go after I give birth. I can’t stay here for too long."

"Huh? Why?!"

Kate’s answer was out of her expectation, "It’s dangerous out there, you know that, right? Marlon and Sarah are still trying to catch you."

"But I also can’t hide here forever. I just..." Kate slowly let go of Dahlia’s hand and scooted away from her. She realized that Dahlia truly wanted them to stay in contact, while Kate realized if she stayed in contact with Dahlia, that meant she also stayed in contact with Henry.

After all, they were mother and son.

"Kate?" Dahlia tried to grab her daughter-in-law’s hand, but Kate pulled it away immediately.

"I want to start anew, Dahlia..." Kate replied. "So I want to let go of everyone except for Mai, since we will go together."

"You want to cut contact with me as well?" Chloe couldn’t help but barge in. "But I thought we’re close already..."

Kate smiled at Chloe and nodded, "I really like you, Chloe. You are an amazing woman, and I wish I can visit again in the future. But I’ve made up my mind to start anew somewhere after I give birth. Maybe I will change my mind after a few years."

"But, Katherine..."

Kate got up after telling everyone what she had in mind, "Thank you for allowing me to stay. But I have to say it so nobody will get the wrong idea. It’s not your fault, but I just can’t imagine myself with Henry anymore. I am sorry for being selfish."

Kate turned around and returned to her bedroom, leaving Chloe, Dorothea, and Dahlia in the living room.

Dahlia lowered her head and wiped the tears at the corner of her eyes, "I’m sorry, I just can’t hold it. I’m heartbroken knowing that Kate doesn’t want to do anything with me as well. I thought I could be an exception."

Chloe got up and sat beside Dahlia to comfort her, "I think all we can do right now is to protect her once she moves out. Time will heal and she will return to us, hopefully."

Dahlia nodded, "I can’t believe I will be separated from my daughter-in-law and grandson. I’ve been wishing that we can stay together."

Kate entered her room and saw Mai crying alone while reading something on her phone. She was so sad that she didn’t realize Kate entered the room. Kate quickly sat on the bed and tapped Mai’s shoulder, "Mai, what’s wrong?"

"Oh—" Mai flipped her phone and wiped her tears. "Nothing, I was just watching a sad video and crying."

"Mai, you can’t lie to me. I know when you’re not telling the truth..."

...

Mai bit her lips, trying her best not to wail, but she couldn’t. She burst into tears and hugged Kate tightly. She confessed everything to her sister because Kate was the only one she could talk to right now, "Michael told me last night that we can’t be together because he values duty over me. He is loyal to Henry, so he can’t be with someone he loves if his duty clashes with his love."

"I feel abandoned and betrayed. I want to be with him, I love him, sister!" Mai confessed desperately. "I was looking at my selfies with him and realized we are truly in love. But why does it come to this point? Why do we have to choose?"

"Why did I fall in love with a man who won’t choose me over his job?!"

Kate could feel Mai’s heartbreak. She truly loved Michael, and to be honest, Kate also realized that Michael loved Mai more than what he showed. They were a great couple, and it was tragic that they couldn’t be together just because of her.

’I am really selfish, aren’t I?’ Kate blamed herself. ’Mai will support me no matter what. But she will sacrifice her own happiness just to drown in misery with me, and I don’t want my sister to have a tragic life just like me...’

Kate began to remember Michael. Michael was a good man, she knew that after their interaction. He was true to his duty and loyal to Henry. He was also very gentle and kind towards Mai. He just happened to be stupidly loyal to Henry, so he couldn’t tell them about Henry’s secret.

’It’s so selfish of me for separating these two just because of my problem with Henry...’ Kate began to think of a way to give Mai peace of mind. ’She shouldn’t have been involved in this situation. She’s supposed to work in Emperor Publishing as a new editor. She is just roped into all of this because of her fondness towards me.’

Kate began to imagine the good life that Mai could have if they weren’t involved. She then imagined the miserable life that Mai would have if she went with Kate to leave New York and start anew somewhere.

Mai might say that it was all fine and she would be fine as long as she could stay with her sister. But even Kate knew that Mai had a hard time processing everything that happened right now.

Thus, after a moment of consideration, Kate had made up her mind. She patted Mai’s back to comfort her and said, "Mai, I don’t think you can follow me anymore."