The Best Revenge It Wasn't Even Your Child novel Chapter 81

"I think maybe I should just stay behind."

Catherine hesitated, her voice soft. "I'm still not fully better. What if something happens..."

Lance’s eyes locked onto hers, intense and unwavering. "There is no 'what if.'"

His voice left no room for argument. There was a trace of irritation in his expression.

Catherine had no choice but to nod. "Okay."

She drove home to pack.

Solenia in early summer was nothing like Cabinda with its dry, chilly spring.

Catherine rolled her small suitcase behind her, arriving at the airport an hour later.

The flight was at four. By the time the gate was about to close, Lance finally showed up, Adelina by his side, looking perfectly unhurried.

"Catherine, you should switch seats with me. Go sit in economy," Adelina said, her voice just loud enough for Catherine to hear as she deliberately fell a few steps behind Lance.

It seemed like Adelina had decided last minute to come along, so her ticket wasn't booked with theirs. By the time she tried, business class was already full.

Before Catherine could say anything, Adelina had already moved ahead, slipping her arm through Lance’s.

"Lance, I heard Solenia's roast duck is amazing. You have to take me once you have time."

Lance was rolling a black suitcase, Adelina’s pink purse perched on top. He caught the bag’s strap with his long fingers so it wouldn’t fall.

"After I finish work," he said simply.

Adelina let out a proud little laugh. "Of course I know you’re busy. You make it sound like I’d throw a fit and keep you from your job."

Lance smiled, gently freeing his arm from hers and resting his hand on her back to guide her toward the boarding gate.

"You’re always so considerate."

Catherine followed behind, her eyes lingering for a second on Lance’s broad shoulders and narrow waist before she looked away.

Lance and Adelina headed straight for business class. Catherine made her way to economy, found her seat, and slipped on her headphones.

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