70 - Then why haven't you proposed?

Cathan drove for two hours before arriving at Kate's family house. He had earlier called Caleb and Peggy to leave since Jenna had put in a word for him. Kate's family house was huge but not luxurious. It was already 3 am and he hadn't had any sleep. He was very tired. There were no security men as well and he could tell that Kate's parents lived a simple life.

He called Kate on the phone when he arrived but she wouldn't answer his call. However, Cathan was determined not to leave. He knocked on the gate several times when a woman not less than fifty years old opened it.

She had the appearance of a dowdy wife but had a warm smile on her face, with the same brilliant blue eyes as Kates'. Her smile could calm every storm. At that, Cathan felt relaxed and thought the woman to be beautiful.

Having confirmed it was Kate's mother. He met the woman's smile with an awkward one. Smiling wasn't a thing for the Blades but if he kept an indifferent look, the kind woman might think otherwise.

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