Thorns Grow After Betrayal (Celeste and Chester) novel Chapter 375

A look of disgust crossed Chester’s face.

“If she really had the guts to die, she wouldn’t have made that call to me today!”

The thought of having been manipulated by such a vile woman sent a wave of anger through Chester.

He turned to the heartbroken Joanna, his guilt deepening. “I’m sorry, Joanna. I’ve made you suffer all these years.”

“It’s not suffering, Chester. As long as I’m with you, I’m willing to do anything. I’m just so scared now that she’ll find out you have amnesia and try to take advantage of you…” Joanna said, clutching Chester’s hand, her eyes filled with worry.

Chester was moved. “Don’t worry. Even if I’ve lost my memory, I won’t be fooled by that kind of woman a second time.”

Hearing this, Joanna cursed inwardly.

Why couldn’t he just say he wanted to marry her?!

Seeing that Chester wasn’t getting the hint, she went to find Dahlia afterward.

“Mrs. Fordham, I was afraid Celly’s appearance would be a shock to Chester, so I told that lie.”

Dahlia said admiringly, “Joanna, you did the right thing. Someone like Celestine was never worthy of being a daughter-in-law to the Fordham family. If it weren’t for Mr. Fordham, I would never have let her through our doors.”

Joanna’s eyes flickered. “I’m just worried that if they actually meet, and with the matter of their marriage contract, it might cause unnecessary complications.”

“You have a point. I’ll discuss this with Chesters’s dad and see if we can extend his treatment time,” Dahlia said thoughtfully.

Joanna almost swore out loud.

Are they genuinely stupid or just pretending to be?

They were abroad right now, where getting married was unrestricted!

If she could get Chester to marry her, everything would be settled!

By the time Chester regained his memory, he would be forced to divorce Celestine to avoid bigamy charges!

Joanna forced a smile. “Thank you for your trouble, Mrs. Fordham.”

She had to think of another way.

“I’ve wronged Joanna and let her down for so many years. Now that our daughter is all grown up, I should give her a proper wedding.”

Chester’s face was serious, and his tone was one of announcement, not of asking for their permission.

Sanderson remained silent.

Dahlia had a headache. She wanted to dissuade him, but then she remembered the doctor’s warning.

“Dad, Mom, I know you both have misunderstandings about Joanna, but she’s the only one I’ve ever loved. If I marry anyone else, it will only be the beginning of misery.”

This statement made their expressions even more complicated.

It was true.

His life after marrying Celestine had, as he said, been truly miserable.

Sanderson said with a grim face, “Do whatever you want.”