Substitute Marriage With the Illegitimate Son novel Chapter 723

Both Catherine and Luke were shocked by Vivian's sudden appearance as well as her words. "What are you talking about, honey?" Catherine's surprise was palpable in her voice. It was her first time seeing such a horrible expression on Vivian's face.

Vivian too seemed to have realized that she overdid it. She adjusted her expression instantly, widening her eyes to feign innocence. "I was just thinking you didn't do anything wrong, Mr. and Mrs. Turner. Why do you have to move? Janet should be the one to leave. She's the one in the wrong. I don't think Miss Turner would want to see you go hide in the countryside if she was still alive."

"I know you mean well, honey," Catherine smiled, but her eyes dimmed pretty quickly. "But, I really don't want to stay in this sad place anymore." She found traces of Charis all over her house and the company. Not to mention that Janet was still pestering them. Her heart broke every time she thought of her daughter's death or was assaulted by memories of Charis in different parts of the house. She was too old to keep bearing such pain. Vivian walked over and pulled a chair at the table. She took Catherine's hands and squeezed tightly. "Don't worry, Mrs. Turner. I'll deal with Brandon and Janet if they ever come to bother you again. I will never let them hurt you. I'm going to be done with university soon. When I graduate, I will come back here, and I'll stay with you two. I'm an orphan. If not for Miss Turner's financial support for my tuition, I wouldn't have been able to be here today. She helped me out so much. I will dedicate myself to taking care of you, because I need to repay her."

Catherine was in a daze for a long time after Vivian's speech. All of a sudden she burst into tears, covering her face as sobs racked through her.

Luke was touched as well. He felt like he was seeing Charis through Vivian. As a teenager, Charis had said she wouldn't take over the family business. She said she wanted to start a career on her own and turn out strong enough to protect him and Catherine.