Chapter 3643
Kathryn glanced at the fallen bodyguards and said, “Just keep an eye on them. Don’t harm them.” “I’ve already given that order,” Pedro replied respectfully. Kathryn nodded and quickly got into Pedro’s car, and he drove her away. On their journey back to Jensburg, Pedro informed Kathryn, “Madam Farrell has been planning this for a while. She asked Mr. Dunn to arrange a stand-in for you in advance. That stand-in is currently at the Farrell family mansion in your place.” Kathryn rubbed the back of her neck. “I figured my mother would do something like this.” She had prepared as well. When Clarissa suggested a walk, Kathryn hadn’t resisted, allowing her mother to believe her plan had succeeded. This way, Kathryn could operate in secret once she returned to Jensburg. “My mother may be old, but she’s still formidable. My neck still hurts,” Kathryn remarked. Pedro, still driving, added, “Madam Farrell practiced martial arts. Even at her age, she’s stronger than most. Since you haven’t trained, it makes sense you feel the difference.” Kathryn sighed. “My adoptive parents were never kind to me. They didn’t want me to study, let alone learn martial arts. They raised me solely to sell me off for money.” Although they raised her, their intentions were selfish. If they hadn’t been so cruel, she wouldn’t have suffered as she did. She felt no attachment to her biological parents. Kathryn wasn’t abandoned. If she had been, perhaps someone else would have raised her, even imperfectly. But her adoptive parents had deliberately swapped her at birth so that their daughter could live in the Farrell family and eventually lead it. While Shiloh enjoyed a privileged life with the Farrells, receiving the best education and everything she desired, Kathryn endured a life of hardship. She lacked even basic necessities, let alone luxuries.
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**Updates…** Unlike Shiloh, Kathryn held nothing but resentment toward her adoptive parents, believing they had ruined the first twenty years of her life. “They faced their punishment too,” Kathryn remarked. Pedro reassured her, “Things will get better from here. Let’s focus on the future.” Kathryn nodded in agreement. “I’m done thinking about them. They wouldn’t dare approach me now, especially after Shiloh’s death.” Clarissa was not one to be trifled with; the fact that Kathryn’s adoptive parents were still alive felt fortunate. While Clarissa had only punished the former butler, Shiloh’s biological family was also enduring hardship. Occasionally, they would ask Kathryn for money, but she never obliged. Shiloh’s death had unsettled them, and they no longer dared to approach the Farrell family for fear of their safety. Kathryn sighed and said, “Mr. Fraser, I’m going to take a nap. I didn’t sleep last night, and I have a terrible headache and neck pain.” Pedro, concerned, replied, “Go ahead and rest. I’ll wake you when we arrive.” He hadn’t slept much either, just an hour or two, but he had consumed two cups of coffee before leaving, so he was alert enough to drive her back to Jensburg. Kathryn leaned against the car seat and quickly fell asleep, having spent the previous night tossing and turning, unable to find rest.