He Stole Me From My Deadbeat Husband-Chapter 481

Kate clicked her tongue and switched the radio channel, "Trashy gossip news, we’re here to listen to some music, not listening to worthless gossip.

Tom stopped his activity and glanced at Kate, who had a sour face. It was rare to see Kate looking so distraught.

Kate continued to busy herself, trying to get her mind off the image of Henry. She didn’t want to regret her decision, not when there was no turning back.

At first, Tom kept silent, but he finally asked, "Are you really okay, Kate?"

...

"Why would you think that I’m not okay?" Kate raised her brow. "I just don’t like listening to gossip."

"You look distraught, so I thought that gossip news upset you," Tom mentioned. He already knew all the information regarding Kate and Henry from his Mistress, Madam Hawthorne. But he wasn’t allowed to disclose his identity, so he could only nudge on the topic, hoping that Kate would eventually open up to him.

Kate went silent for a moment and then sighed, "You’re thinking too much, Tom. I think you should go home now."

"But I’m not done yet," Tom said.

"It’s okay, I’ll finish all the preparation myself," Kate insisted. She pushed Tom to the door, hoping he understood Kate wasn’t in the mood to talk with anyone right now.

"... okay then," Tom took off his apron and hung it. He opened the door and turned around before leaving, looking at Kate, who looked lost, "You should know that I’m always here if you need someone to talk to."

Kate smiled bitterly, "Thanks for the offer, but I’m fine. I will always be fine. Goodnight, Tom."

Kate hurriedly closed the door and locked it. She leaned on the door as her heartbeat began to accelerate.

She wanted to find any information regarding Henry on social media or the news outlets.

She missed Henry so much, and sometimes, the fleeting idea of returning to his side was enough to distract her for the whole day.

But she quickly shook her head as she tried to convince herself, "You shouldn’t try to find any information about him, Kate. The more you think about him, the harder it is to move on."

Meanwhile, Tom leaned on the wall next to the bakery’s back door. He sighed, hoping that Kate would eventually open up to him.

He never wanted to confess his growing feelings for her, nor did he want Kate to suddenly like him.

He knew from Madam Hawthorne about Kate and Henry and realized he would never be on par with that man.

Henry went through the storm just to be with Kate, only for her to run away under tremendous guilt and pressure.

"I just hope I can help her, just a little..." Tom said before he walked to his apartment.

On his way back, his phone suddenly rang, and he quickly picked it up when he saw the caller ID.

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"Good evening, Madam," Tom said respectfully.

"Good evening, Thomas," Dahlia greeted back. She sounded calm, but she was actually concerned about Kate. "You’re still working with Kate now, right?"

"Yes, Madam," Tom nodded. "I’m working closely as an employee in her bakery. Everything is going well, and your grandson is in good health. Kate is a great mother."

Dahlia was relieved that Kate and Theo were doing well. But that was within her expectation because Kate was an independent lady.

"Why do you call, Madam? Is it time for you to leak her location to your son?" Tom asked. He was momentarily worried, "Madam, I’ve watched your son’s interviews. I feel like he has a lot of repressed anger towards Katherine. He might do something unthinkable if you let them meet right now."

"No, reuniting still takes a long time," Dahlia assured. "I want Henry to be a powerful man first before he can reunite with Kate and Theo."

...

"Madam, I wonder why you helped her escape," Tom asked. "Kate doesn’t seem to be a weak lady. She can hold her ground..."

"It’s because their relationship is filled with schemes and lies, Thomas," Dahlia sighed. "They love each other, but if I let them stick together in the current situation, I’m afraid their relationship will eventually deteriorate, especially for Kate, who’s on the verge of a mental breakdown when she asked for my help to escape."

"They said longing creates fondness, so I hope by the time they reunite, they can fall in love all over again," Dahlia added.

"And if they move on?"

"... then they’re not meant for each other," Dahlia sighed. "Just focus on protecting Kate and Theo, make sure to give me a constant update of their lives, and remember not to fall in love with her."

Madam Hawthorne always reminded Tom about that part, as if he had a chance to date Katherine.

Tom took a deep breath and replied, "I won’t fall in love with her, Madam. I know your son will kill me if I dare to do something."

"It’s good that you know your boundary, Thomas," Dahlia approved. "I know that you have a lot of self-control, but Katherine is objectively a beautiful lady with all the qualities most men like. It’s not impossible for you to fall in love with her, just like Henry, James, and even Graham Hubbard."

"Rest assured, Madam, I understand my place," Tom said, though he knew that he was lying. ƒгeewёbnovel.com

"Okay, thank you for your hard work."

Beep.

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Tom pocketed his phone as he was done with his report. He halted his step and stared at the coast. The sky was clear tonight, and the bright moon reminded Tom of Kate’s beautiful smile.

Unfortunately, Madam Hawthorne was right. Even Tom was not immune to Kate’s charm. The more he spent time with Kate, the more he realized that he might eventually cross the line and confess.

Tom clenched his fist and blamed himself for this growing feeling, "I shouldn’t have taken the job had I known it would be this difficult."