Chapter 1569:

She liked it when he called her that.

Lightly biting her lower lip, she nodded. “Yeah… I couldn’t sleep. I thought a short walk might help.”

Johnson gave a small nod, hands in his pockets. “Same here. Want some company?”

Catherine hesitated, clearly unsure.

The irony wasn’t lost on her—the very man responsible for her insomnia was now offering to walk with her. Wouldn’t that only make things worse?

Her silence made a flicker of disappointment flash across Johnson’s face, though he quickly masked it.

“No pressure,” he added gently. “Only if you want to.”

“It’s not that I don’t want to.” The words escaped her in a rush, almost surprising herself.

him and said more

smile curved his

closing the door, Catherine and Johnson

spoke, her voice tentative. “Why did you break up with Ms.

said it, she paused, regretting the

He hadn’t expected

felt a quiet joy

she

voice low and steady. “Do you really want

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Her gaze dropped.

a pause. “I just… heard about

eyes fixed on the

his voice quiet and slightly hoarse, leaving it unclear whether he believed her or

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