Chapter 4297

Chapter 4297
“Miss, your injury isn’t fully healed yet. Don’t push yourself.” Pedro was concerned, though he didn’t let it show.

More than anything, he wanted their relationship to be strong and stable.

Kathryn replied, “My injury isn’t a problem. Unless, of course, you don’t want to marry me. In that case, there’s no rush to get our marriage certificate.”

“How could that be? I’ve dreamed of marrying you. From the moment I saw you, I was drawn to you. Miss, I fell for you at first sight.” Pedro spoke anxiously—he truly wanted to marry her. But at the same time, guilt weighed on him because of her injury.

Kathryn smiled. “When you came into my life, I didn’t have a single admirer. I don’t have Shiloh’s delicate beauty, and my temperament has always been considered weak. People looked down on me. The men who approached me were all second-generation rich kids—entitled and incompetent—hoping to use my father’s influence to climb the social ladder. The truly capable men? Not a single one was interested.”

Maybe Pedro hadn’t been drawn to her at first. Maybe he had simply understood that as the only daughter of the Farrell family, she would inherit everything. And the head of the Farrell family never marries—they simply invite a man into their life.

Few capable men were willing to accept that role.

Men who married into the Farrell family had no say in its affairs. Beyond fathering children and tending to the head of the family’s personal life, they served little purpose.

Even the wealthy and privileged weren’t eager to join the Farrell family.

Of course, each head of the family still had suitors.

Pedro gazed at her with deep affection. “Miss, in my eyes, you’re the most beautiful woman in the world. I’m just grateful no one else saw what I see in you—that no one else realized how incredible you are.”

Kathryn chuckled. “Since you have no objections, I’ll be discharged from the hospital on Monday. Let’s get our marriage certificate on Wednesday.”

“Okay.” Pedro agreed without hesitation.

“Miss, get some rest. I have something to take care of.”

Pedro knew their wedding was just days away, yet he hadn’t prepared a diamond ring or a bouquet of roses. With little time left, he wanted to find the perfect ring and arrange for flowers.

When Kathryn was discharged, Pedro planned to propose properly before they got their marriage certificate.

If other women received grand proposals, how could Kathryn not have one?

Kathryn nodded. “Go ahead. I’ll be fine. There are bodyguards outside. It’s safe.”

Truthfully, no one would dare target Kathryn now.

Pedro hurried out, only to run into Liberty just as he reached the door.

“Ms. Hunt, what brings you here?” he asked, surprised. Kathryn had just spoken with Liberty about work—it hadn’t been long, yet she had come in person.

“I finalized a contract with a client, and they just left. I was passing by and thought I’d stop in to see Kathryn. Mr. Fraser, where are you off to in such a hurry?” Liberty asked.

Pedro didn’t reveal the truth. “Just handling something urgent.”

Liberty nodded. “Go take care of it. I’ll stay with Kathryn.”

Pedro stepped aside to let her pass, pausing briefly to give the bodyguards a few more instructions before leaving.

Inside, Kathryn saw Liberty and waved her over. “You’re here! Help me finish this fruit plate. I’m stuffed. If I eat any more, I won’t have room for dinner.”

Liberty sat in the chair Pedro had just vacated and glanced at the plate of fruit. She laughed. “Every time I visit, you’re eating. Mr. Fraser treats you like a little piglet.”