Chapter 157



Linda was almost in shock. She stood there, stunned.

The next moment, tears began to roll down her cheeks. She lunged forward, clutching Lucas' arm desperately. "Lucas, how could you do this? This is our child! Do you have any idea how hard it was to conceive? Do you remember all the meds I took, all the injections?"

Lucas frowned deeply. "I haven't forgotten, Linda, but what about what you've done? Do you really want me to list all your wrongdoings?"

Linda stared at him, eyes full of desperation.

Lucas decided to lay it all out. "You copied Chloe's handwriting and forged that diary, tearing us apart and worming your way in. All these years, you've acted all sweet and innocent, but behind the scenes, you never stopped scheming against Chloe."

"You were terrified your deceit would come to light, so you thought having a child would tie me down. You're heartless and cunning. I must have been blind to trust you and join you in hurting Chloe.

remorse, thinking that bringing up our child will make me

with each word. Reflecting on it, he realized he

like that. Lucas, I love you. I love you so much. Everything I did was because I couldn't bear to lose you. I know I messed up, and I know I need to make things

This child means more to me than my own life. Without him, I couldn't go

for mercy. Passersby occasionally cast surprised, gossipy glances

past Lucas might have felt

But now, under the probing and doubtful gazes of the crowd, Lucas only felt humiliated. He didn't want to linger in this drama with Linda any

this child, that's your choice, but I won't acknowledge him. The Moncada family won't either, and I won't give you a dime. This child is solely your responsibility and has nothing to do with me. I won't take any part in it. If you

how can you be so cruel? How can you treat

the crowd

what's this spectacle about?" A mocking

surrounded

of people, who

the Paradise

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