A Replacement Bride

Chapter 187

Katherine woke up the next day and found herself tucked into her own bed with Noah beside her. Joaquin was still breathing evenly and sleeping on the floor. Perhaps it was the alcohol; Katherine felt like yesterday was just a dream because it was surreal. Just when she fell into a trance, she heard Noah calling for her and regained her senses.

"Mom." Noah opened her eyes as she sensed movement beside her. She stretched out to grab her mother's wrist. "Mom, don't be afraid. I will protect you when I grow up."

Katherine's heart softened when she heard that. She reached out and gently pulled Noah into her arms. "Why do you think Mom needs protection?"

"Well… Noah will become very powerful in the future, and I will protect you." Noah tried to think of a good answer but couldn't. So, she merely repeated what she said as she scratched her head and gave her a silly smile. Katherine simply treated Noah's reply as a child's babble. She raised her hand, flicked Noah's forehead lightly, and then got up to prepare breakfast.

Joaquin and Katherine had a tacit understanding about what happened yesterday, so he acted as if nothing had happened after she got drunk.

As soon as Katherine finished her breakfast, her phone rang. She took a glance and frowned in slight annoyance but still answered the call anyway. "What's the matter?"

"Katy, do you know you're a sensation now? How did you manage to cure Elizabeth yesterday?" Aberama's voice sounded somewhat agitated over the phone.

Katherine moved the phone away from her ear in distaste. She instantly knew what had happened, so she did not beat around the bush. "Get to the point, Aberama."

had been trying to build up the momentum, and they were probably waiting for yesterday's incident to be the climax. Now, everyone knows that your medical skills are so darn good that you can even bring the dead alive. So I'm estimating there will be long queues at your place soon!

before continuing in a rather dissatisfied tone, "Katy, I worked so hard to keep your identity

find out who posted the video of me at Levisay Residence." She rubbed her temples while she was instructing Aberama. It must have

never entertained such an idea in order to become famous. But, now that her video had

table before Joaquin and said, "Come to the room. I have something to tell

up at Joaquin once they were alone. "The fact that we went to

how excellent Katherine's skills were. By that time, many dignitaries, who were not able to contact Katherine, could only ask the Levisay Family for help. As a result, the

in the country in the next few years, with Katherine as their cash cow. By then, they could move from Hovington to Kyoland

organize a birthday party. Also, you might get into trouble now that my identity is exposed. Be mentally prepared." She felt guilty as

He merely looked at her with a strange smile but did not say a word. So, Katherine, forced to monologue, was unsure how to react. Thus, she figured fleeing would be her next best option to ease the awkwardness she was feeling. "I'm going to the research institute today. I'll be taking my leave now." Then, she left without a

her destination, she saw Theodore walking out anxiously. Theodore was stunned when he saw her but quickly stepped forward and pulled her aside. "Why are

matter?" She was

refused. They're on the way here now. Go find somewhere to hide, and don't confront them." He was pretty upset when he explained their situation as he pulled her toward the laboratory's