Marriage Without Love: Sir, Please Stop

Chapter 130

Catalina let out a long sigh as if she had made a difficult decision. "Yes, I promise to stay."

When she said these words, her eyes were filled with a thin layer of mist.

Catalina knew what it meant for her to stay.

It meant that she might have to spend more time and effort to forget this man.

It might also mean...

More pain.

"But if he doesn't allow me to care for him, I will leave."

"Alright."

Ralph was delighted. "If he doesn't accept you, I will buy you a plane ticket and send you back."

"Thank you."

Catalina forced a smile.

What would the days ahead be like for her?

She thought she would be both fearful and excited.

She wondered that she feared getting too deeply involved, so she had to restrain herself.

Therefore, the days ahead were bound to be difficult for Catalina.

Just as they finished talking, the emergency bell in the hall suddenly rang.

Ralph reacted quickly. "Mr. Shaffer is awake. Hurry, go change into a sterile suit."

They hurriedly entered the disinfection room.

Ralph entered the bedroom first. "Are you awake?"

Catalina followed Ralph and heard a weak "Hmm" from inside, indicating that he didn't have much

strength.

Catalina's heart tightened.

She wondered how Catalina would react when he saw her...

Hopefully, he wouldn't be irritable in case of rupturing his wound.

"Mr. Shaffer, someone is here to visit you."

As Ralph spoke, he glanced towards the door.

Catalina: "..."

Being mentioned and standing at the door, she could only lower her head and walk into the room,

summoning up the courage.

Even though she didn't look up, she could feel a cold and piercing gaze from the man lying on the bed,

like an X-ray, staring at her intently.

His posture seemed as if he wanted to pierce through her.

Catalina finally lifted her head.

Her watery eyes met his chilling gaze, causing her heart to skip a beat uncontrollably.

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In front of this man, no matter when or where, the first thing she did was to feel her heart race.

Catalina didn't know if it was because he was tired or in pain, but he slowly closed his eyes.

For a while, he didn't open them.

He didn't say anything either.

The atmosphere became heavy and subtle in an instant.

Even Ralph couldn't quite understand it.

Just when Catalina thought Catalina might fall asleep, he suddenly spoke up with a deep voice, opened

his eyes, and asked Ralph, "Did you let her come?"

Ralph turned his head to Catalina beside him and nodded. "Yes."

"Tell her to leave."

"But..."

"I won't repeat myself."

Bennett's voice was weak but still intimidating.

After speaking, he didn't glance at Catalina and closed his eyelids heavily.

Ralph was speechless.

Catalina stood motionless by the bedside, biting her lips, unable to speak.

"Go out."

With his eyes closed, Catalina gave a cold order.

His voice was hoarse.

Catalina bit her lip hard.

I should leave.

Catalina told herself.

Why should she stay here and annoy him?

Catalina turned around and prepared to leave.

"Don't leave."

Ralph quickly reached out and stopped Catalina.

Catalina, "Ralph, didn't we agree?"

If Catalina didn't want her to stay, she could leave.

"Ralph?"

Bennett opened his eyes, anger flickering in his cloudy gaze.

Ralph pretended not to see it. "Currently, he's lying in bed and can't make decisions."

Bennett: "?"

Bennett wondered whether Ralph wanted to rise above him.

"Mrs. Shaffer, I'll decide whether you stay or leave. Right now, you have to stay here and watch over

him. Whether you like it or not, you have no choice. If I don't let you leave, you won't be able to leave

this villa."

"You-"

Catalina's face flushed red.

She had been tricked again.

Bennett: "..."

He wanted to be angry, but his body couldn't bear it.

He wanted to resist, but his body couldn't bear it.

Even if he wanted to deal with Ralph, his body still couldn't bear it.

Ultimately, he closed his eyes tightly, turned his face away, and sulked.

His nostrils flared with anger.

But strangely enough, his mood seemed good.

"Mrs. Shaffer, please forgive me. After Mr. Shaffer recovers, I will apologize to you."

"..."

As they talked so much, it would be too heartless for Catalina to leave.

Catalina sighed silently.

"Why are you still standing there? I'm thirsty and I called you in to bring me water."

Bennett opened his eyes again.

But he didn't look at Catalina, his gaze fell outside the window.

And his tone was very unfriendly.

Ralph was overjoyed when Bennett spoke, which meant that Mr. Shaffer had finally relented.

He tapped Catalina's arm and said, "Mrs. Shaffer, go and feed him. He has a headache now, so try not

to let him lift his head. Feed him with a spoon."

"..."

Reluctantly, Catalina walked towards Bennett's bedside.

Finally, Bennett's gaze swept over her from top to bottom.

Then, he averted his gaze.

In his amber-colored eyes, there was a flicker of light.

But quickly, he returned to normal.

It had been a long time since he had seen this annoying girl.

He thought that compared to the day at the banquet, she looked uglier and thinner.

Bennett frowned.

Seeing that everything was fine, Ralph quietly left the room.

Catalina brought a cup of water, scooped a spoonful of water, and carefully fed Bennett.

Bennett mechanically opened his mouth.

But his gaze was like an x-ray, staring straight at her.

That look seemed like he hated her and wanted to see through her.

Catalina pretended to be calm and forced herself to ignore his gaze.

But as time passed, she became a little flustered from being stared at.

Her gaze inadvertently lifted, but happened to meet his deep and mysterious eyes.

Catalina's heart skipped a beat.

Her hand trembled slightly.

Suddenly, the water in the spoon splashed out accidentally, splattering on Bennett's neck.

"Oh dear..."

Catalina returned to her senses, hurriedly put down the cup, took some tissue, and anxiously wiped it

off for him, "Did it get into the bandage?"

She looked worried.

She half bent over, got closer to him, and carefully wiped for him.

Furthermore, she was afraid that the water would seep into the wound.

Catalina wiped it very earnestly, so she didn't notice that her own hair had fallen long ago.

The tips of her hair brushed against Bennett's face and shoulders like feathers.

It felt ticklish and itchy...

Accompanied by a faint fragrance unique to her.

The amber color in Bennett's eyes deepened.

Suddenly, he reached out and gently held Catalina's hair in his palm.

The ends of her hair were very soft.

Unable to resist, he lightly caressed it with his fingers.

Catalina was stunned.

She looked at him in astonishment when she realized what he was doing. She blushed and turned her

head to the hair he was holding, saying, "...What are you doing?"

"It brushed against my face."