Catherine's POV.Bella's words echoed in my mind as I raced to where I thought Lucas would be, my heart pounding in my chest like a constant drumbeat. Every step felt heavier than the last, loaded with the weight of uncertainty because I didn't know what to expect... Another woman? Nah, this must be a prank; Lucas would never.But... But what if he did?My heart raced with a desperate beat at the thought, fear, confusion, and heartache flowing through my veins. The thought of another woman in Lucas's life sent a chill down my spine, filling me with a gnawing sense of dread that threatened to consume me whole.I didn't know why I was feeling so scared, why I feared deeply. I'd been hurt before... Good God! Please, I didn't want to be hurt again, please.The image of Lucas's face, once filled with love and tenderness, haunted me like a ghost, and despite my racing heart, I had to smile because Lucas was the best thing that had happened to me after the kids. He had become the whole unive
Lucas's POV."Oh shit, fuck me harder, Lucas, please!!" Lily moaned, and I let out a sigh when I saw Catherine run away from my doorstep."Lucas... Please...hard...""ENOUGH!" I barked angrily at the woman who was faking moans not too far from me… dang! I hate her moans… I hate every woman's moans except my Red's. Thinking about her moans has ways of turning me on. "I'm... Why?" She asked, turning to look at me with a flushed face."Cause she's gone, see for yourself," I said, pointing at the laptop screen which showed clear footage of my front door."Oh... I'm sorry, I didn't know she was gone," she said and began to head towards me, but I raised my hand to halt her, my eyes shooting daggers at her."Don't come near me, dress up and leave, Marcos will credit your account soon," I informed her and waved her away, but she didn't move; she just stood there, staring at me, and I just sighed before I turned my focus away from her.I am so sorry, Red. I... I'm doing this for your good, fo
Three weeks later.Catherine's POV."Darling, eat something. You've lost your glow. How can you cook and not eat?" Bella asked, and I just gave her a feigned smile.Yeah, she's right. I cook a lot now. I've been practicing with various continental dishes because the competition is only a few weeks away, and I have to up my game. I took classes, and attended different cooking competitions; Lucas sponsored my trips to some famous chefs around the world. But in all these trips... he was never there. It affected me at first, and I would be lying if I said it wasn't still affecting me. But I've learned to turn my pain into my superpower. It's hard not to do anything without Lucas, but I know that I would be on the losing end if I didn't get serious with my life. Wallowing in self-pity would only affect me."I'm fine, Bell. I just lost my appetite. Don't worry about me. I'll be fine. Besides, I took some snacks and fruit shakes," I said with a yawn before focusing on my laptop again."Can y
Catherine's POV."Oh Lord!!!" The scream tore from my lips as I stared at the text from Bella, my heart hammering against my chest. With trembling hands, I pushed my chair back, drawing the attention of everyone in the classroom."What's wrong, Catherine?" The professor's concerned voice barely registered as I fought to control my racing thoughts and the tears threatening to spill over."My... My baby," I managed to choke out, my voice barely above a whisper.Without waiting for further questions, I snatched my bag and bolted out of the classroom, the urgency of the situation propelling me forward. Ignoring the calls of Natty and her concerned inquiries, I dashed down the corridor, my only focus on reaching my child."Cathy! Cathy!! Wait up!!!" Natty's voice called behind me, but I couldn't pause to explain. My mind was consumed with fear and worry for my baby.Outside, I hailed a taxi, my hands shaking as I gave the driver hurried directions. Just as the car started to pull away, Nat
Catherine's POV."Wrong baby formula?" I asked the doctor, who nodded his head in affirmation."The baby formula he took didn't conform with his system and hence it led to food poisoning, but as I've enunciated, he's okay now, he's such a healthy one." The doctor replied, and I just sighed but nodded my head in appreciation."Thank you so much, doctor," Lucas stood up and shook the hand of the doctor."It's always an honor to serve your family, sir," the doctor said with a broad smile, and I just sighed, stood up, and began to head out.Once I stepped out of the room, I saw the anxious-looking Natty and Bella. I almost forgot about Natty. "Hi babe, thank you so much for coming," I said with a smile, and she only gave me a smile before asking,"What about the baby?""He's fine. The doctor said it was the wrong formula. Leo is in perfect condition now," I replied, and both of them sighed in relief."I'm sorry, Cathy, I fed them. The nanny was on sick leave, so I had to feed them. I'm tr
Catherine's POV."Take Leo in and pet him to sleep, don't allow him to play around, alright?" I asked Bella, who nodded her head in affirmation before taking Leo from my arms."Bye maaa," he waved as Bella took him in. I waved back until they entered the elevator.I heard footsteps behind me, and I swiveled around, only to see Lucas coming towards me with a blank expression.Once he was in, I blocked his path, and he looked at me with a frown. "What do you want, Catherine?" He asked, his voice deep.The way he was behaving coldly towards me nearly made me give up, but I swallowed my pride and hurt before moving my hand to touch him, but he held it midway and gave me a stern expression that would scare the shits out of anyone, but he should know that I'm not just anyone."I'm Catherine now, huh, daddy?" I asked with a smirk before using my free hand to roam his chest. He let out a grunt and caught that one too."What happened to Red, Lucas? Don't you like calling me Red again?"I leane
Catherine's POV.The walk toward his room was brisk; I had checked his study, but he wasn't anywhere in sight, and I guessed he must be in his room. I kept muttering prayers that his door would be unlocked; the man had become so tenacious and childish at the same time.I was happy I threw that uppity woman out of the house, and the fact that Lucas didn't stop me made me want to do so much to him right then. It was crazy how he behaved these days, but I would set things right for the two of us.I didn't know what I felt for him, but I knew whatever I was feeling was enough to not want to let him go.I let out a sigh of relief as I noticed the door slightly ajar. Standing before it, I took a moment to gather all the positive energy I could muster. I knew dealing with the man behind that door would test my patience, and I didn't want to say anything I'd regret later.With a deep breath, I pushed the door open gently, ensuring it closed behind me. I hesitated for a moment, debating whethe
Catherine's POV. "I'm sorry for causing you so much pain baby." He murmured, his fingers going through my hair and I shivered, surprised at how much I loved that little act from him. My hand began to move up and down his hard shaft and the groan coming from him filled me with needs and feminine triumph. "Can we forget the apologies for now, we can talk once you're done fucking me, how about that?" I asked, taking his hand and placing it on one of my boobs. He smiled and nodded his head, "As my Red, wishes." He mumbled with a smirk, pulled me hard towards himself, and held me tightly by the waist, my boobs tightly pressed against his chest. "Enough playing around, I've been dying to have you for weeks, can't help but wonder what you did to me that made it hard for me to cum when I masturbate." He grunted, his large palm encircling around my throat and my pussy clenched at the action."It's all magic, Daddy, all magic," I struggled to get the words out, and he smirked in response.