es fluttered open, she was greeted

served as a painful reminder of t

trayal, her attempt to wash away her sorrows with al

iar ache in her body led her to fear that she might have en

tation surged through her. She intended to p

t roused the man, and he

p. His gaze locked with Katherine's, and he l

, a mix of apprehension an

ead to toe. Observing her disarrayed hair and clothing, he piec

nded up in his room. However, given her sudden presence in his suite, he couldn'

anything further, sensing t

the circumstances that led to the woman being alone in the roo

from his wallet and inquired, "So, tell m

nd unwavering determination. "Money isn't what I'

o you want?" The moment he spoke, the room's

ady entered with

a twinge of fear. Opting for silence, she decided t

ow. There was no opportunity for Katherine to slip away. She stood there uncomf

f recognition when she looked

e up and down. Gradually, memories of a thoughtful and kind litt

sion softened. But concern quickly furrowed her b

an orphanage. Lainey frequently volunteered at the orphan

een in touch with Lainey since then. Meeting each other a

Lainey, "Mrs. James, please don't w

the back, ensuring her, "It's good that you're fine. Just wait here

ed he had vanished after drinking the previous night, relieved only by the fact that he had en

rl, one whom Lainey held in high regard. She was reluctant

the rumors about the two of them sharing a room would be circ

"Just look at the trouble you've caused! You've avoided marriage for years, and I've been fretting endles

deftly revealed her true intention,

that you take responsibility. You ought to