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."

at Linda, they saw a stark transformation. The woman who had seemed so pitiful with tears streaking down her face just moments ago now stood firm,

her. Anyone who can change faces that fast

Connor stayed silent.

had gone, he turned and walked back up the steps, stopping about

"Mr. Connor, do you care about

thin. He frowned slightly, his gaze icy.

stopping might not have been wise. Linda could very well say something harmful about Chloe. But since it concerned Chloe, he was eager to hear what

for a month.

Lucas. Your attempts to stir the pot won't work on

Linda chuckled. "Chloe's always

since high 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

knew about Chloe's past with Lucas. Even though

a banquet. If Connor were to dig around, he'd surely uncover

Chloe a "taken woman" at

"Ms. Linda, you might not know, but Lucas and Chloe never legalized their union. I'm well aware of

says that in his eyes, you've always been

might see you

homewrecker, but even Lucas

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