Chapter 857

Cathy maintained a composed smile. "Lucas, you're here."

Lucas nodded, his gaze shifting to Rina's pale face.

He asked, puzzled, "What happened to her?"

Rina's eyes welled up with tears, and she bit her lip before softly replying, "I'm fine, Lucas."

"Did someone upset you?" Lucas pressed. "You can tell me or your grandfather, and we'll make sure someone takes care of it."

Rina gave a quiet nod and retreated to her room without another word. After exchanging brief farewells with her mother, Lucas left as well.

Once in the car, he leaned back in his seat, his expression icy.

Desmond glanced over and said, "Mr. Wilbert has learned of Russell's true intentions. He likely won't support him any longer. With how Russell has treated Rina, the Johnson family might push for a divorce." If that happened, all of Russell's efforts would be for nothing.

Lucas opened his eyes, his dark gaze laced with a hint of red. "He brought this upon himself."

...

The strong scent of

lit up with joy-she

voice came from nearby. "I bought some

head and saw Leo walking toward her with a smile on his

she looked at him

her gamble had paid

"We've helped each other, after all. If it weren't for you, I might've collapsed on the

without her, someone else would have helped him. He

warmth spread through her body. It was as if she had come back to life. After a while, Leo asked, "So, what's

need to find out who was behind

need any help, just let me

with

to her feet as they left the hospital. After handling her discharge papers, they

are we?"

near the border between two cities, quite far from the

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255