The Villainess Needs a Hug (Ivy Windsor) novel Chapter 1014

Seeing how straightforward Julian was about making amends, Naylor let out a cold scoff and kept quiet.

He had actually been worried the guy would use the marriage license to his advantage, insisting on playing house with Katrina even though the ceremony was ruined.

If that had happened, Naylor's chances of getting back together with Katrina would have been next to impossible.

Surprisingly, the guy was somewhat of a gentleman.

Willa let out a breath of relief upon hearing that and immediately made her stance clear. "In that case, the dowry should be returned. Katrina, give the money back to Cassandra as soon as possible."

"I know, Mom," Katrina agreed instantly.

Cassandra felt too humiliated to accept it. "There's no need. Just consider the money compensation for Katrina's emotional distress. Besides, your medical treatments are going to cost a lot."

"Mrs. Sterling, I have my own savings. My mom's treatment won't be delayed. According to the law, that money legally needs to be returned." Katrina had no desire to owe anyone favors, especially since the sum was practically a hundred thousand dollars.

Seeing that his mother wanted to argue, Julian turned around and cut her off. "Let's leave it at that. We should book our tickets back as soon as possible."

With that, he was the first to walk out of the room.

Cassandra looked at her son, her face a mixture of conflict and utter helplessness.

"Willa, I am so deeply sorry... Katrina, I'm sorry to you as well. Once the paperwork is finalized, we'll leave." Cassandra genuinely didn't want to stay a single day longer; she was far too ashamed to face any of her friends or relatives.

Once the mother and son were gone, Katrina turned her gaze to Naylor, speaking bluntly. "Why haven't you left yet?"

Naylor pressed his lips together, giving her a deep, almost pitiful look.

Instead of responding to Katrina, he turned his attention to Willa in the bed. Taking full responsibility, he made his intentions crystal clear. "Mrs. Lester, I know you want Katrina to settle down and have a safe haven so the Lester family can't bully her anymore. I was reckless in the past, but I want to settle down now. I want to build a family. My feelings for Katrina are entirely real. I can protect her, and I can guarantee her family will never dare lay a finger on her again. Please give me a chance to be her safe haven. I want to marry her, as soon as—"

Katrina's face grew redder, and her heart pounded harder with every word he spoke.

Before Naylor could finish, she rushed forward and cut him off. "Naylor Wilson, shut up! Who agreed to get back together with you? Who agreed to marry you? Do you know anything about respecting people instead of just talking to yourself?"

Naylor looked at her, emphasizing, "I'm serious."

"We broke up a long time ago!"

"People who break up can get back together. You're about to be single again."

"..." Despite being a lawyer, Katrina was left completely speechless.

In the hospital bed, Willa was genuinely shocked by Naylor's declaration.

She knew perfectly well that with Naylor's personal merits and family background, getting married would be effortless for him, regardless of his playboy reputation. There would be an endless line of wealthy heiresses, far better off than her daughter, throwing themselves at him.

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