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In the hospital, Catherine watched as James peeled an apple for her.
His profile rarely showed a hint of tenderness.
She couldn't help but recall those years at Black Swan Manor when he personally jumped into the pool to save her from drowning... The six months that followed were the sweetest memories between her and James.
For the sake of those memories, she felt that even drowning and brushing so close to death were worth it.
James sensed her gaze, withdrew the apple knife, and handed her the apple.
"What are you looking at?" His voice still carried a hint of indifference.
Catherine suppressed her melancholy and smiled softly, "I'm thinking of the past. Black Swan Manor, you used to take care of me like this too. James, do you dislike that I'm too assertive? Is that why you only show me your tenderness when I'm hurt? I'll change; I won't aim to be a strong woman anymore. I won't do runway shows; I'll leave my studio behind and just be your little woman by your side, okay?"
