Love at First Novel

Chapter 3641

The mother and daughter, who hadn’t slept all night, were walking in the yard. Despite the cold, they didn’t seem to feel it. They weren’t talking about hate or resentment, just chatting about family matters. In that moment, they were simply an ordinary mother and daughter. After walking for a while, Clarissa said to her daughter, “Kathryn, let’s sit down. I’m old, and I can’t walk any further.” She led the way and sat on a long stone bench, and Kathryn followed, sitting beside her. “It’s almost dawn,” Clarissa observed, looking at the sky. “In winter, the nights are long, but in summer, it would already be bright by now.” She pulled her coat tighter and asked, “Kathryn, are you cold?” Kathryn replied, “Yes, it’s quite cold out here.” Clarissa reached out to adjust Kathryn’s collar. “You’re not dressed warmly enough. You should wear a thicker coat. You’re used to being in heated places, so you don’t feel it as much. Without heat, you’ll shiver in this cold. You have such fair skin—young people always have such soft, tender skin. It’s good to be young.” As Clarissa touched Kathryn’s neck, Kathryn felt something was wrong and tried to stand up, but it was too late. She felt a sharp pain at the back of her neck, and everything went black as she lost consciousness. Clarissa caught Kathryn as she collapsed and then called Mr. Dunn to come and take her away. Mr. Dunn soon arrived, and Clarissa handed Kathryn over to him. She instructed, “After you take Kathryn out, hand her over to her bodyguard. Make sure she’s taken out of Jensburg and arrange for someone to protect her. We don’t want Pedro to harm her while she’s unconscious. Once she’s safely out, notify Pedro so he can find her. But wait until near dusk to tell him—don’t let him bring her back to Jensburg.” Clarissa continued, “Kathryn will wake up soon. When she does, make sure someone gives her two sleeping pills so she stays asleep for two days. Otherwise, she’ll try everything to come back.” Clarissa whispered her orders to Mr. Dunn, who then reassured her, “Ma’am, I’ll arrange everything. Kathryn’s stand-in is already prepared. She’ll stay by your side after dawn and help you host Audrey

tonight.” Clarissa’s eyes were cold. “They want to dig up the truth and fight for the power of the Farrell family. If they won’t let me live peacefully, then no one will.” Mr. Dunn replied, “Don’t worry, ma’am. I’ll make sure the young lady is sent away safely. The stand- in is nearly identical to Kathryn in body shape, voice, and face. With a little makeup, even Kathryn herself would think it’s her twin.” Clarissa nodded, satisfied. “Go ahead. I trust you.” Mr. Dunn then took the unconscious Kathryn away, and soon after, brought Kathryn’s stand-in into the Farrell family mansion to temporarily take her place. With the stand-in posing as Kathryn, when Audrey and the others arrived that night, they wouldn’t suspect anything. If Kathryn wasn’t there, Audrey and the others would be on high alert. Clarissa’s true intention behind this plan was to save Kathryn’s life. Kathryn was too stubborn and refused to listen, believing that Clarissa was wrong and should face the consequences. Nôvel(D)rama.Org's content.