32: They’re All Waiting to See the Drama
32: They’re All Waiting to See the Drama
Everyone’s eyes turned to Caitlín. Almost everyone had already seen her as a bad omen. Ever since she arrived at The Vanderbilt Family, she had turned everything upside down.
Willa and Xylia were still lying in bed because of the punishment they received because of Caitlin!
Beatrice finally sighed and asked Raymond, “Why don’t you go to The Gray Family yourself and see if you can resolve this? If this blows up, it’ll be bad for both of our families.”
Raymond agreed, “I understand, Mom. I’ll go right away.”
“I think this isn’t Caitlin’s fault. It’s Audrey’s overreaction! There’s no need for Dad to go plead, is there?” Molly spoke up in Caitlin’s defense, agreeing with her actions.
“Right,” Molly continued, “Why should she have let Audrey’s son bully Howard? Caitlin’s actions were justified.”
Grace said, “Right now, it’s not about who’s to blame. Caitlin has already offended The Gray Family, so your father needs to step in.”
“No need!” Caitlin interrupted. “Beatrice, there’s no need for Mr. Vanderbilt to go to The Gray Family to beg. This is my mess, and I’ll handle it. Before noon tomorrow, I’ll go to The Gray Family and apologize.”
Just then, Howard ran into the room and hugged Caitlin’s leg.
Seeing her son, Caitlin gently pulled him by the hand and started walking out.
Everyone watched them leave, and Grace exchanged a knowing glance with Yasmin. They were both looking forward to tomorrow’s drama.
As Caitlin walked away, Molly couldn’t help but admire her even more. She was bold, decisive, fierce, and deeply caring for her child. A woman like that could stand her ground and control even a stubborn, cold man like her brother. She was truly the right fit to be Howard’s mother!
Outside, Caitlin saw Lucy, handing Howard over to her. “Lucy, please take Howard back for me. I’ve got something to do. 1 Howard, go with Lucy, okay?”
Howard looked up at her, sensing her concern. “Mommy will be fine. Mommy will come back to be with you. Be good.”
Howard obeyed and followed Lucy back.
Caitlin walked out and met Xavi, who had hurried over. When he saw her, he asked, “Caitlin, are you alright?”
“I’m fine, but I need to go out. You can go back now,” she replied.
“Where are you going, Caitlin? Let me drive you,” Xavi offered.
“No need. You go back and make sure everything is alright here.”
Caitlin walked out toward the gate, disappearing into the night.
Back at Vanderbilt Manor, Xavi returned and informed Sebastian.
“So, that’s what happened,” Sebastian murmured as he processed the information. “She did it for Howard.”
“Yes, Caitlin only acted after hearing Audrey and her son insult young master Howard.”
Sebastian was filled with a strange emotion, a feeling he couldn’t quite describe. He wasn’t sure why this woman would go to such lengths for his son, but it did touch him.
“Where is she now?”
“She said she was going out,” Xavi replied.
“At this hour? She’s going out alone, and you didn’t follow her?” Sebastian asked.
“I offered to go with her, but she refused.”
Sebastian grew uneasy. “She said she’d handle it herself? What does she think she’s doing? Does she plan to beg Quade?”
A woman going to beg a man–what else could it be other than offering herself? The thought filled him with dread.
The more he thought about it, the worse he felt. It felt like his worst fears were about to come true. He rushed to give an order. “Go! Bring her back! Don’t let her go to some man!”
Just as Xavi was about to leave, the door opened and Caitlin stood outsides
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