?Chapter 204:

    Won’t Be Bullied Again

    If Lise was indeed pregnant, it could simplify matters significantly.

    Her pregnancy would likely prompt Neil to pursue a divorce from Katelyn, relieving her of some of the burdens.

    “Don’t worry. The divorce proceedings will start soon,” Vincent interjected, capturing Katelyn’s attention with his calm words.

    Turning to face him, the remorse evident in Katelyn’s gaze, she apologized, “I’m sorry, Mr. Adams. Neil’s been irrational, casting aspersions on anyone he encounters. I can’t fathom his staunch belief or how it damages your reputation.”

    Vincent set a bowl on the bedside table, responding with equanimity. “You don’t need to apologize. None of this is your fault.”

    Katelyn simply nodded in response.

    Vincent was scheduled to remain in the hospital until hepleted a thorough physical examination that afternoon. Meanwhile, Katelyn sat quietly at a nearby table, sketching. Though they shared the room, each was absorbed in their own activities.

    Their silence wasfortable, not strained.

    asional nces exchanged between them lightened the mood, a mutual enjoyment of the peaceful coexistence. Later, noticing the absence of fruit in Vincent’s room and his need for vitamins, Katelyn decided to step out and buy some.

    However, she ran into Sharon just as she approached the elevator.

    Sharon reacted with shock, her face contorting with anger upon seeing Katelyn. Her eyes reddened as sheshed out, “Katelyn, you vicious bitch! How could you attempt to harm Lise? Are you aware she’s pregnant? If anything happens to the baby, you’ll be held ountable!”

    Sharon’s harsh words momentarily took Katelyn aback.

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    The revtion of Lise’s pregnancy surprised her the most. Despite being pregnant, Lise showed no physical signs yet. The early months are often the most precarious, yet even under these delicate circumstances, Lise risked everything—potentially sacrificing her unborn child to frame Katelyn.

    Katelyn quickly pieced together Lise’s strategy. From Neil’s reaction, it seemed he hadn’t known about the pregnancy until now.

    Realizing this, Neil would undoubtedly be ted at Lise’s pregnancy, and Katelyn’s supposed role in endangering the baby would only fuel his revulsion toward her.

    Lise’s ploy was clever, aiming to expedite the divorce while painting Katelyn as the viin—hitting two targets with one shot.

    Katelyn had to acknowledge the clever improvement in Lise’s schemes.

    With a stoic expression, she gripped her cup tighter and faced Sharon. “Since she’s pregnant, she ought to rest at home instead of causing trouble here. Rather than confronting me, perhaps you should advise Lise to keep her distance.”

    As Katelyn turned to leave, Sharon blocked her path, her voice filled with venom.

    “You witch! You knew about the pregnancy and still pushed her, trying to induce a miscarriage, didn’t you? How can you be so cruel?”

    Sharon’s fury grew as she recalled the joy of learning she would be a grandmother, which contrasted sharply with her rage upon discovering Katelyn’s supposed attempt to harm Lise.

    She hade to the hospital to ensure the baby’s safety, and now she was determined to confront Katelyn—fate seemed to have guided her to this encounter.

    In her anger, Sharon raised her hand to strike Katelyn.

    But Katelyn was no longer the passive victim she once was. She swiftly caught Sharon’s wrist.

    The days of being manipted and bullied were behind her.

    She had toughened up after repeated betrayals.

    “Enough already. When will you stop acting like a madwoman?” Katelyn challenged, her tone firm.

    Sharon’s eyes bulged with shock, her voice bing piercing and distorted.

    “A madwoman? You’re the real evil one here, Katelyn! How dare you! Today, you will regret crossing me!”

    As Sharon cursed, her anger boiled over. She tried to yank her hand free and managed to scratch Katelyn’s face.

    “I’m going to teach you a lesson you won’t forget and make things right for Lise. Why didn’t I strangle you when I had the chance?”

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