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."

any better than Shannon? One day, your child might

this is your

eyes turned red. Mentioning Shannon filled her with fear and loathing. She clutched her belly, "I will never treat my child like Shannon did. I love my child

"I don't need 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. "What do

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

you? We never officially married, so our marriage never actually existed." Linda's

you've been longing for. If he truly loved you, he would have made it official long ago instead of leaving you

non-existent marriage..."

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

man might not love you just because he gives you things, but if he has something and hides it from you, he definitely doesn't

tall. She deliberately stooped down a bit, looking directly into Linda's eyes. "Linda,

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