He Stole Me From My Deadbeat Husband-Chapter 457

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Kate was unable to control her emotions. She knew she would regret everything she did that led to her decision to leave Henry.

But she was just too desperate to protect her beloved husband and son.

Disappearing without anyone knowing was her only option because it would free Henry from the shackles of love. He would be able to focus on himself and his career. He would become a powerful man in the future.

"And hopefully, you will find another woman who will love you much more than I do," Kate said.

Theodore would also be freed from the fear surrounding himself. He would grow up as a normal kid and didn’t need to be constantly watched because his life was always in danger.

"This is for the best. This is the best I can do. Please forgive and forget me, honey," Kate grabbed Theodore from Henry’s arm and leaned to kiss him on the forehead before she left.

But as she wanted to pull her hand, Henry suddenly tightened his grab on her wrist.

Kate gasped, thinking Henry woke up and listened to everything she said.

"H—Henry?"

...

Henry was still in a deep sleep due to the anesthesia, so his movement just now was probably just a muscle reflex.

Kate was relieved. She really thought that her plan would fail before she could even execute it. She struggled to pull her arm away, but once she was able to break free, Henry suddenly grunted and muttered a word in a soft, almost inaudible voice.

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Kate took a few steps back. Her heart began to waver when she heard him calling her name even in his sleep.

But she shook her head immediately, "You can’t back down now, Katherine. This is your only chance to redeem yourself."

Thus, Kate decisively left Henry’s ward and then told Dahlia, who sat on the bench with Michael beside her.

"Dahlia, I want to go home now," Kate said.

"Go home?" Michael was surprised by the request. He glanced at the baby and asked, "Ma’am, you just gave birth yesterday. Isn’t it too early to go home? Maybe you should stay here for a while."

"I... I want to go home," Kate repeated. "This hospital distresses me. I’d rather go home and rest. Vernon’s mansion is much safer, right?"

"That’s true..." Michael had to admit that no amount of protection he could do would surpass the strict protection in Vernon’s mansion. So Kate had much better security there.

After weighing it for a moment, Michael slapped his knees and got up from the bench, "Alright, I will drive you back to Vernon’s mansion. Let’s go, Ma’am."

"No, I will do it," Dahlia volunteered. "You should stay here, Michael. Henry needs protection. He is literally incapacitated right now."

"But Kate—’

"I have at least eight bodyguards with me. We will be fine," Dahlia said. "Now stay right here and protect my son. Kate is safe by my side, and you should protect Henry instead."

...

"Understood, Madam," Michael begrudgingly stood in front of Henry’s ward while eyeing Kate and Dahlia, who went to finish all the registration to get discharged.

It took a while, but Kate entered the car with Dahlia eventually. They sat in the backseat, and the chauffeur asked, "Do you want to return to Mr. Phoenix Gray’s mansion, Madam?"

Dahlia didn’t reply.

She turned her head and looked at Kate with a plea, still hoping that Kate would change her mind eventually.

But Kate shook her head gently and replied, "Take us to Maine. I’ll tell you when you should drop me off."

"... Madam?"

Dahlia bit her lower lip. In the end, no matter what she did, Kate wouldn’t change her mind, "Drive to Maine right now."

"Understood, Madam."

**

Dahlia kept holding Kate’s hand on their way to Maine. It would take at least eight hours for them to reach Maine from New York City using a car, but it was the safest way, knowing a flight might also be dangerous for the newborn.

Kate stayed silent throughout the whole journey, only speaking when Dahlia asked something. They took a rest a few times in the rest area before continuing on their journey.

Surprisingly, Theo was also at peace throughout the journey, only crying when he wanted to be fed or when he peed or pooped.

As they were reaching their destination, Dahlia grew increasingly wary. She began to regret her decision to help Kate disappear.

"Katherine, this is a bad idea—"

"No, this is the best idea, Dahlia," Kate resisted. "This is the best I can do to help Henry."

"What if Sarah starts searching for you? I can’t guarantee your safety if I don’t even know when you will stay!"

"That is the point. Without any lead, we will be just fine, right?" Kate smiled. She placed her hand on Dahlia’s lap to calm her down, "It’s fine, Dahlia. I’ve survived long enough by myself. This is just a change of pace for me."

Dahlia felt that Kate was way too calm for what she was about to do. After all, she would discard everything she had right now, including all the people who loved her.

Kate stared straight at the road and patted her baby once she realized she had entered Maine.

"Go to Portland and drop me in one hotel there. That is my last request," Kate said.

"Madam?" The driver waited for the command.

Dahlia felt that she had become a villain today, or at least a henchman of a villain, because she would break a lot of hearts, including her own.

It was already dawn by the time they reached Portland. Dahlia told the driver to go to the best hotel in Portland and parked their car there.

Dahlia and Kate stayed inside the car while the driver put all of Kate’s luggage and bags into the hotel lobby.

Dahlia couldn’t believe this might be the last time she could meet with such a wonderful daughter-in-law like Kate.

She held Kate’s hand tightly and said, "This is the last time I will ask, Katherine. Please change your mind. Henry will be broken without you."