Chapter 126



Lucas remembered Chloe's shining moment when she was 14 and represented her school at the United Nations, delivering an eloquent speech. The audience erupted in applause.

At the same age, Chloe took the stage as the lead in a ballet at the Paris Opera House. The Royal Ballet Company noticed her immediately, but she turned down their offer because she found the food there unbearable.

Back then, Chloe had a wardrobe full of stunning ball gowns and pricey jewelry. Everyone adored her, and she radiated the dazzling light and vibrant energy of a young princess.

Linda and Chloe were worlds apart. One sparkled high above while the other slogged through the mud.

Sympathy and compassion softened Lucas' resolve, melting his expression entirely. He turned and wrapped Linda in his arms.

voice was tender. "Linda, that's all in the past.

to touch but at a great cost. But, you are the best thing in my life, a beacon of light in my

have been childhood sweethearts, and you haven't completely let go of those years of affection. I'm terrified your old flames might reignite, which is why I

tears welling in her eyes as she gazed into Lucas'. "Luca, I love you more than

did love Linda because only she saw him as a god. Her admiration, worshipfulness, crazy love, and cautiousness made him feel like the

always felt inferior, even

with only tenderness left. Linda sensed an opportunity. She leaned against his chest,

She carefully gauged Lucas'

expression before speaking, “Luca,

I don't care if people call me the other woman. All I

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and Chloe, I'm always scared and anxious. I'm terrified you two might reconcile. If that happens, and you two are husband and

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