Chapter 158



Linda never thought Lucas could become so cold-hearted, leaving her behind without a second thought.

Just then, Matt stepped forward and offered Linda his hand. "Hey there, darling. Men really are the worst, aren't they? Why not come with me? I mean, I'm no saint, but I might be better company."

From the side, Devon chimed in, "Matt, seriously? Can't you tell she's been pregnant for months?"

Matt jerked back like he'd been burned, quickly letting go of Linda's arm. “I might like married women, but playing the stepdad? Not my thing," he remarked.

Connor shot a cold glance at Linda, ready to leave, but Linda called out, "Mr. Connor, can we talk?"

Connor, already halfway down the stairs, didn't stop.

"Aren't you even a little curious about Chloe?" she called out.

Finally, Connor halted. He turned to the group and said, "You guys go ahead to the restaurant. I'll catch up later."

transformation. The woman who had seemed so pitiful with tears streaking down her face just moments ago now stood firm, her expression indifferent, almost predatory as she locked eyes with

Anyone who

Connor stayed silent.

and walked back up the steps, stopping about

smile. "Mr. Connor, do you care

slightly, his

wise. Linda could very well say something harmful about Chloe. But since it concerned Chloe, he was eager to hear what

a month. Do you really

scoffed. "I'm not Lucas. Your attempts to stir

Linda chuckled. "Chloe's always

school. She loves attention and is always surrounded by guys. She knows her way around men, which is why it makes sense you'd be drawn to a woman

gauge whether Connor knew about Chloe's past with

to dig around,

Connor care about labeling Chloe a

saw right through her. "Ms. Linda, you might not know, but Lucas and Chloe never legalized their union. I'm well aware of that. You've been with Lucas for

always

might see

homewrecker, but even Lucas

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