A Replacement Bride

Chapter 6

Beatrice…

Joaquin's eyes darkened, and when he thought of Beatrice's pitiful look, he had a strange feeling in his heart.

Although she helped him 5 years ago, he was also trying to protect her at that time, so he did not say that they would get married immediately.

Every time he faced Beatrice, he had an unreal feeling.

"Ben, I have no other choice." Joaquin motioned for others to leave, while he sat in a wheelchair.

His tone was cold as he said, "Only by never having children in the future can I give Beatrice a stable future."

Other than that, everything was a lie.

Ben took a deep breath, then said a little helplessly, "All I can do is try not to let her know, but if one day… she…"

"Then, I'll handle it."

Ben glanced at Joaquin's chest, frowning slightly. "Where's your pendant?"

…

Katherine was sleepless all night and was haunted by nightmares.

At that time, she and her grandmother had just been sent to Fontan by Jorge. At the age of 18, she went to the bar to sell alcohol for a living but ended up being targeted by a group of drunken hooligans.

She tried to escape but fell down. Soon, she staggered into the arms of a passerby, whom she thought would save her, but in the end, he took her virginity.

Beatrice…

Joaquin's eyes darkened, and when he thought of Beatrice's pitiful look, he had a strange feeling in his heart.

He just pushed her against the wall so roughly as he rained hot kisses upon her, and the pain made Katherine cry.

While panting, he apologized and wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes, kissed her earlobe, and murmured, "Don't be afraid… I'm sorry… I will be responsible, so remember to come to me."

The man thereafter took out a check from his pocket and stuffed it into her pocket without allowing her to refuse it.

However, Katherine was in pain and did not have the strength to answer. She just wanted to leave this god-forsaken place. In the end, she walked aimlessly and fainted in front of the hospital.

When she woke up, it was already three days since the incident. During these three days, the hospital helped her contact her grandmother and cashed the check given by the man.

Everything was too late.

She could only lie to her grandmother and say that she had encountered a robbery. Lawless children from the slums often robbed and stole things in this area, and her grandmother believed it.

However, only Katherine understood that from this day on, her life would be different.

She used the money to apply for medical school, and she graduated early due to her high IQ. She was already a PhD holder in her 20s, but she still pretended to be an ordinary woman in front of everyone while focusing on traditional medicine, until an email came...

After leaving the hotel, Katherine sat in the car indifferently and looked at the street where people came and went outside the car window. The sun was shining everywhere.

Fontan was not so prosperous and there were not so many people. Katherine preferred the stronger and livelier atmosphere here.

At least, it was real and beautiful.

Just as Katherine was immersed in this feeling, her phone vibrated.

She lowered her head and saw a text message reminding her: 'Miss Cornell, Mr. Muller has already arranged everything. What else do you need help with?'

Katherine glanced at the busy traffic outside the window and silently replied to the message: 'Just a quiet place to live.'

'Okay, if you have any other requests, please let me know at any time!'

The driver of the cab couldn't help but look back.

This legendary woman was quiet and calm. She grew up in a relaxed manner abroad, and she was dressed in a white T-shirt and jeans, which were very casual.

The driver thought of the arrangement and slowly stepped on the brakes.