Chapter 40

Perhaps Raphael eventually understood his feelings for Catherine—or rather, he had always known about it but convinced himself that she deserved better. However, once that person appeared, Raphael found that he wasn't happy at all. Deep down, he believed that Catherine wasn't happy either and was merely trying to get back at him. That was right. Catherine had achieved her goal. She made Raphael sad, angry, and jealous. He was entirely at her mercy—he had no way of denying this fact. Raphael sat beside her hospital bed and gently pressed his forehead against hers, his voice soft and tender. "Don't marry anyone else, okay?" It was the first time Raphael had ever made a request of her. For the first time, Catherine sensed an unfamiliar emotion in him. She wiped her tears away and stared at him frostily. "Didn't you want me to get married before? Why don't you want me to marry someone else now? Why?" Her voice was icy and demanding. "Why should I always do what you say? Why shou