Billionaire's Regret Finding Her (Caitlin and Sebastian) novel Chapter 55

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Chapter 55

Are you asking me to stay away from Howard?” Caitlin forced herself to ask, holding back the pain in her heart.

“Exactly! Starting tonight, Howard will move to my grandmother’s building. There’s no need for you to visit him anymore,” Sebastian said coldly

He was only doing this to prevent his son from becoming too dependent on Caitlin. After all, Camellia, Howard’s biological mother, would eventually return, and his son would have to recognize her as his true mother.

Caitlin was silent for a moment, then nodded, “Okay, okay. I understand.”

Without saying another word, she turned and walked out of the main hall. Her back exuded a sense of loneliness and desolation.

Walking alone in the dark, her tears fell quietly.

She felt that not revealing her true identity was the right decision. Even if The Vanderbilt Family knew she was Howard’s biological mother, they would probably have separated her from Howard long ago. They would have feared she might try to take custody of him and stop her from seeing him again.

This was the reality of the wealthy elite!

The cold and heartless elite!

The words Sebastian had said felt like a blade cutting through her heart–so painful, it hurt even to breathe.

After a long while, she wiped away her tears. Her eyes regained a cold, determined look.

No one would tear her away from her son!

Thankfully, she had switched Bruce and Howard’s identities beforehand, so she could still be with Howard. She didn’t have to worry about Bruce getting hurt–he was capable of protecting himself.

Back in the main hall, after Caitlin left, Sebastian was bombarded with criticism.

Molly jumped up and yelled, “What the hell is wrong with you? Don’t you see how good Caitlin is to Howard? Where are you going to find a stepmother like her for Howard?”

Beatrice chimed in, “Honestly, the whole school thing isn’t a big deal. Caitlin can handle the kid just fine. If you saw how Howard was today, you wouldn’t say that!”

“Exactly,” Megan added, “It’s not like Kyle and Quinton, from the The Xenos Family, haven’t been to that same kindergarten. They’ve turned Kyle into a little genius. The Xenos family never complained about the school!”

The women all teamed up against Sebastian, but Caitlin didn’t lose her composure. She patiently explained her reasoning to Beatrice and the others.

“I understand, but that school is for healthy children. Howard can’t speak, and that creates communication problems. The teachers can’t treat him the same as the other kids. There will always be a gap.”

Grace shook her head in disagreement. “Caitlin, you’re saying the best kindergarten in New York has bad teachers? Are you hearing yourself? Their facilities, their teachers–everything is top–tier!”

Megan added, “Yeah, we’ve all seen the results. The Xenos Family hasn’t complained. What makes you think you know better?”

They all attacked Caitlin, but she remained calm and continued explaining.

“I’m not saying the teachers are bad, but for Howard, the gap will be huge. He’s not like the other kids. He’s special, and I just think it’s better for him.”

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Chapter 55

Grace frowned. “Caitlin, even if that’s the case, does that mean you just pull him out of school? You can’t do that without thinking about hi Vanderbilt Family decided to send Howard to school to help him integrate with other kids. Now you’re pulling him out. What happens here

Megan added, “A kid that young, just sitting at home all day? is that your solution? And you’re not even his legal guardian, you know?

Caitlin almost retorted, but she stopped herself. She was Howard’s biological mother, which meant she was his legal guardian, but she didn’t want to, get into that argument now.

Before she could speak, Sebastian interrupted, his voice hard. “Enough. Howard’s situation is complicated, but pulling him out of school isn’t the end of the world. I can hire the best teachers to teach him at home. And as for you, Caitlin, from now on, stay out of Howard’s business.”

“What?” Caitlin’s chest tightened. “What do you mean?”

“I mean,” Sebastian said, his tone icy, “you’re just here to lift my spirits. Once I’m better, you’ll leave The Vanderbilt Family. Howard is my son. I don’t want him to get too attached to you. I want you to stay away from him.”

Caitlin’s heart sank, but she didn’t react. She had expected this, after all.

Back in the Vanderbilt mansion, Caitlin had already arranged with Bruce for Howard to temporarily stay apart from her, to avoid complications while she stayed in The Vanderbilt Family.

Sebastian called to Howard, “Howard, you’re staying with Beatrice tonight. Understand?”

Bruce, already aware of what had happened, was furious. His mother had clearly been upset. Her eyes were red, and she’d been crying. He hated that his father couldn’t see how wonderful his mother was.

“Hey, you little brat…” Sebastian growled, but Bruce was already out the door.

“Carry me?” Sebastian glared at her coldly. “No! Get out! Don’t come in unless I call for you.”

19:53 Tue, 27 May GT

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