Let me go, Mr. Hill [by Shallow South] Chapter 398
“That’s right, I feel bad for you too,” Melanie echoed, “Besides, sometimes men say what they have to say for dignity’s sake.”

“Indeed, it’s important that a man guards his reputation. Ah, Young Master Campos, when I first arrived in Canberra and heard about the infamous rumor about you and the female university student, I thought the poor girl was going to have a change of fate. As it turns out, I was wrong.”

After pausing for a brief second, Catherine said seriously to Melanie, “My younger sister, since it’s your engagement ceremony today, I’d like to give you a genuine word of advice. Every woman will turn old or ugly one day. Beautiful women are everywhere yet inner beauty never fades away. This is the real secret of maintaining a long-lasting marriage.”

“You’re right, my wife.”

Shaun said before turning to look at President Thompson. “I bet you understand this really well. After all, President Thompson, you always go after girls as young as 18. I heard you’ve found yourself another young girl recently. Mrs. Thompson must know that she’s old, thus she turns a blind eye to it all. Sigh.”

All of a sudden, Catherine pretended to be angry and glared at Charlie. “Young Master Campos, you’re a good friend of President Thompson but I hope you’re not going to follow his way of life. You mustn’t disappoint Melanie, alright? ”

Charlie’s face was overcast after being humiliated like this at his own engagement ceremony. Melanie, who was quite smug earlier, also felt ashamed now.

She initially thought that Charlie was a pretty good man yet did not expect him to have a past with a young university student. The thought of it made her nauseous.

love at first sight between us. I’ll love and protect Melanie forever.” Charlie

this, trying to maintain this one-sided love. After all, you had to watch the love of your life pestering another man…” Catherine quickly covered her mouth with her hand.

you doing this on purpose?” Melanie became furious. “I had poor judgment in the past. Charlie

has taken over the family business. Otherwise, I don’t think you’d

“Stop with the nonsense…”

inviting Catherine after seeing the

of ridiculing Catherine but certainly did not expect the latter to

so arrogant

have more important guests to greet. People of their status don’t deserve

Melanie linked arms with the man and walked

them seemed a little awkward with each other

their receding silhouettes, Shaun pinched the tip of Catherine’s nose playfully. “Not bad at all. You even found out about Charlie’s past with the university

a lot of gossip from them,” she

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