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."

...

already the following afternoon. The strong scent

face lit up with

voice came from nearby. "I bought some oatmeal It's easy

saw Leo walking toward

at

seemed her gamble had paid

wave. "We've helped each other, after all.

her, someone else would have helped him. He wasn't going to

ate the bowl of oatmeal, feeling warmth spread through her body. It was as if she had come back

need to find out

need any help, just let

with a small

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

we?"

replied, "We're near the border between two cities, quite far from the center

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