Chapter 139



After Tara left, Chloe strolled back into the office. Just as she reached the entrance, she spotted Linda coming out, clutching a packed box. Linda stared at Chloe, but there wasn't a trace of anger in her eyes.

"Chloe, are you happy now that you've ruined me like this?" Linda's voice trembled.

Chloe almost laughed. Linda had always been good at putting on a pitiful act. "Linda, you brought this on yourself."

Tears welled up in Linda's eyes. "All I wanted was for you and Lucas to get divorced. Can't you show me some sympathy? Do you really want my child to be born illegitimate, forever scorned, and called a bastard?"

Chloe snorted, her face a mask of disdain. "If your child is born out of wedlock and scorned, that's on you, not me. It's your own despicable actions, your refusal to live decently. Honestly, I pity your child having a mother like you. You hate Shannon for being messed up, and you hate being born into such a family."

are you really any better than Shannon? One day, your child might resent having you as their

is

my child like Shannon did. I love my child more than anything. It's the result of my love for the man I adore most. Chloe, you'll

to understand, nor do I care to. Lucas and I have been over for a long time. I couldn't care less about whatever happens to

confusion.

a sly smile. A shrewd gleam flashed in her eyes. It was the same expression Linda had often seen during their school days the look Chloe had when she was scheming.

We never officially married, so our marriage never actually

place you've been longing for. If he truly loved you, he would have made

non-existent marriage..."

a stormy sea. Chloe's voice remained casual, like they were just

might not love you just because he gives you things, but if he has something and hides it from you,

stooped down a bit, looking directly into

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