Falling For My Billionaire Savior - Chapter 120: Chapter 120

I saw a shadow flash in Richard's eyes, but it disappeared right away.
Joey said, "I went out with friends today and ran into Elena. She was so shameless and said she was Richie's girlfriend. I told her Richie's girlfriend was coming to our place today..."
Helen cut her off suddenly, "Enough. Stop making things up. I know you're tight with Katherine, but you can't take the blame for her. Can't you see where we are?" She tried to pull Joey away as she spoke.
I was shocked. How could Helen still be trying to pin this on me even now? With that kind of sense, how did she ever pull off that car accident without anyone finding out back then?
I hung my head, sniffling like I was upset, but inside my mind was racing. A big mystery was right in front of me, but I couldn't find a way to solve it.
I didn't need to explain. The further Helen went, the better it was for me.
"You say 'where we are'? This is Knight Manor, not a place for your tricks. Tomorrow you're going to stay with your parents for a while to rest. If you don't, then you'll get divorced.
"Now, I'm tired. Everyone out." Delilah rubbed her forehead, eyes closed, telling us to leave.
Helen tried to say more, but Richard pulled her arm. She left, clearly unwilling. Mason and I were last, but at the door we heard Delilah say, "Mase, Kate, stay. I need to talk to you two."
I shut the door again and stood in front of Delilah.
"Sit down. No need to stand." Delilah's voice sounded suddenly much older like more wrinkles had appeared on her face.
We sat on the couch. Mason, who hadn't said a word, spoke up. "Grandma, what do you want us to do?"
"Kate, you got wronged today. I'll make it up to you later," Delilah said.
"Delilah, I don't want compensation. As long as you trust and understand me, even the worst wrongs I suffer will be worth it," I said.
I laid it on thick. It was just nice words. How hard could that be? But soon enough, I'd shoot myself in the foot.
Delilah nodded at me approvingly. "If only everyone were as sensible as you. But what a shame... Never mind. Kate, the marriage alliance between our family and the Duke family has to work. Can you do something for me?"
It definitely wasn't going to be good, but I had no choice but to agree.
"Delilah, just tell me. I'll do it if I can," I said.
"Sweetheart, go find that woman tomorrow. Tell her to stay away from Richie and never come to him," Delilah said.
I stared at her, shocked. "But didn't you already tell Richie to send her overseas?"
"Hmph. I don't trust him. He might say yes and then stash her away somewhere. If Moira finds out, the marriage alliance between our two families won't work. We'll be enemies," Delilah said.
Delilah pleaded, "Please, honey. Do this for me?"
What else could I say?
"Fine. I'll talk to Elena tomorrow," I replied.
Back in my room from Delilah's study, I face-planted onto the couch. I begged silently, "God, turn me into an ostrich. Let everyone just ignore me."
What a screwed-up day. Everything I'd planned had gone south, and I'd been set up.
First, I got slapped for no reason, and then it was swept under the rug.
One moment, Delilah said, "Poor Kate got wronged." The next moment, she called me "good girl." And now I had to clean up their mess.
"Feeling really bummed out?" The couch sank as Mason plopped down next to me.