Chapter 21 Reunion with Catherine

While at the hospital for a checkup, Elinor did not expect to run into Catherine again. Just like their previous encounter, Catherine carried herself with an air of superiority. Holding her head high, she seemed as if she could not care less about anyone else. However, Elinor knew all too well that the haughty woman before her was deeply in love with her husband-in-name, Jaxson. Having just completed her checkup and still waiting for the results, Elinor decided she wanted to avoid any unnecessary trouble with Catherine and turned to leave. To her surprise, Catherine spotted her first and hastily closed the distance between them. "Elinor, is your conscience troubling you? Why are you turning to leave the moment you see me?" Catherine questioned. Feeling somewhat helpless, Elinor replied, "It's not a matter of conscience. I'd just rather not invite needless complications. As you know, I don't have any affection for you." "How amusing. You talk as though we're fond of you. Since w