Chapter 896 Brandenâs Caring
Audrey kept her head down, unsure how to respond to Catherineâs question.
Although Brian didnât expose the video, their relationship had been built on threats from the start. Despite Brian being good to her lately, one-sided efforts couldnât be the reason for them to be together.
Seeing Audreyâs dilemma, Catherine had a bad feeling. âDonât tell me youâve fallen for him now, have you?â
This question startled Audrey. She quickly shook her head, denying Catherineâs speculation. âNo, thatâs impossible.â She was sure she had no feelings for Brian. âI have no feelings for him; itâs all in his imagination,â she added.
Audreyâs almost certain response relieved Catherine. She had worried that Audrey might have fallen for Brian during this time. It would make the situation more challenging.
âLeave this matter to me. Take a break from your current work for now, and contact me if anything comes up,â said Catherine.
Audrey managed a bitter smile. She came to comfort Catherine, but it turned into Catherine helping her clean up the mess.
She originally planned to refuse, but she knew Catherineâs temperament. Once Catherine decided, it was final. So, she had to relent and said, âKathy, you donât have to worry too much about my situation. Actually, thereâs no need to handle it. I can just ignore him.â
Catherine nodded without saying much. She just needed to know Audreyâs stance.
Seeing Catherine in better shape than her, Audrey gradually relaxed. âSince youâre fine, Iâll head back now.â She needed to think about how to get rid of Brian. She knew how persistent he was; he wouldnât give up easily.
Catherine didnât stop her but just told Branden, and Branden arranged for a driver to escort Audrey back.
Audrey had come in a hurry, driving herself without even bringing an assistant. Given her public status and the current situation, it was better to be cautious.
Once Audrey left, Catherine packed up the game console and headed to the bathroom.
Branden approached slowly. He wrapped his arms around her slender waist and buried his head in her neck, gently smelling her fragrance. âReady for bed?â he asked.
âYeah, just gonna take a shower and hit the hay,â Catherine gently replied. She walked forward while Branden still embraced her from behind.
âCome on, let me help you,â Branden said, his hands already at her collar. He gently undid her buttons and helped her out of her clothes.
His slender fingertips softly traced over her tender skin, creating a delightful tingling sensation, as if a gentle current of electricity passed through.
The temperature in the bathroom kept rising. Brandenâs heavy breaths filled Catherineâs ears. Just as things were heating up, Catherine stopped his eager hands in time. âIâm tired.â
Branden abruptly stopped. He planted a firm kiss on Catherineâs neck before slowly letting her go.
âWait for me,â he said and walked to the showerhead, letting cold water wash over him. He was trying hard to control his desires.
Catherine crossed her arms, silently watching him shower at the side. The smile in her eyes deepened.
Soon, Branden finished showering and walked out of the shower room. When he saw Catherine smiling at him, her eyes shining, his heart was once again touched.
He approached slowly and gently pinched Catherineâs nose, affectionately shaking it. âYou heartless little thing, Iâve set the water to a good temperature. Go on and shower. The floor might be a bit slippery. Be careful.â
Despite the discomfort of suppressing his desires, he still cared deeply for Catherine.
âOkay, got it. You go out first, and Iâll come out after Iâm done,â said Catherine.
A mischievous smile appeared on Brandenâs handsome face. He raised an eyebrow. âDo I need to leave? You are entirely mine.â
Catherine rolled her eyes at him. âYou pervert, go away,â she complained with a smile.
Afraid that she might catch a cold without her clothes, Branden didnât tease her further, obediently leaving the bathroom.
Catherine gently touched her abdomen. Watching Brandenâs departing figure, she smiled sweetly.