BuzzNovelChapter 1342: She instinctively touched her neck, then shook her head. "I'm fine. Really." After a brief pause, she added softly, "Niko's father... I don't think he actually wanted to hurt me. He was just desperate. He thought he could useto bargain for his son's release." Johnson's shoulders relaxed slightly. “As long as you're alright,” he said.
Seeing that Catherine was safe and unbothered by the matter, he felt relieved.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtCatherine tilted her head and said, "About Niko-" But Johnson cut her off, his tone steady, saying, "He's still useful for now. I can't release him yet. This situation with Niko now involves Belinda's mother, Holley." Hearing that, Catherine stared at him in confusion.
Catherine hadn't anticipated that this situation would somehow be linked to Belinda's mother.
Johnson explained gently, "Holley claimed that Niko's father had once saved her life. But we still need to verify that. For now, we have to keep Niko, observe closely, and see if Holley or Timothy will make another move." At his words, Catherine's expression softened as the pieces began to fall into place.
Johnson continued, “Regardless of how this plays out, Niko won't be able to remain at Irondeer University. So, you won't have to see him again." "Alright," Catherine replied, nodding quietly.
Johnson studied her for a long moment, his gaze deep and unreadable, and then said, “Since you're safe, I'll leave now." He turned to leave, but just as he reached the door, Catherine's voice stopped him.
"Johnson..." Johnson paused and turned his head. "Yes?" Their eyes met, and Catherine smiled softly. "Thank you." Johnson also smiled. In a quiet voice, he replied, "There's no need to thank me. We're family." Hearing that, Catherine felt her breathing turn heavy.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmBefore she could stop herself, the words slipped out. "Then... will you always be this good to me?" Johnson's heart skipped a beat.
He couldn't help but wonder why Cathy suddenly asked such a question. Could it be that she...
After a pause, he answered with calm restraint, "No one can predict then future. But Nbelieve`l will treat my girlfriend better."
With that, he turned and walked away, his tall silhouette soon m swallowed by the hallway's fading light.
Catherine stood frozen, her eyes dimming as she watched him leave. Of course. Now that he had someone F by his side, she would always csecond. She wasn't even truly his sister; she was adopted.
At that thought, a sharp ache she couldn't quite hide welled up inside her.
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