Chapter 1028

When Connor spoke, his words came out in that old-fashioned English he always slipped into when things got serious.

Lucas didn't say a word. He just stood there, smiling, and the smugness in his eyes was impossible to miss.

That was all the confirmation Connor needed. Everything he'd guessed-it was all true.

He'd known Linda could be obsessive, but he never imagined she'd go this far. To actually use her own body to carry a child that belonged to Chloe and Lucas...

If Linda were still alive, Connor was pretty sure he could guess exactly what she'd try next. The thought alone made his stomach turn.

Suddenly, something clicked in his mind. "Back then, when Linda did all that and you hated her so much, you took her to the hospital. You wanted her to end the pregnancy. But then she just disappeared. And the next time she showed up, the baby was almost due. I remember thinking—what could Linda possibly have done to make you change your mind?"

the truth then, didn't you? You knew Linda used her tricks to carry your and Chloe's child. That's when you

test thing had played right into Lucas's

didn't bother hiding anymore. After tonight, none of

life haunted by questions, always confused, always regretting. But he hadn't expected

he could change it. Connor's voice was shaking with anger. "Lucas, how could you be so damn low?" Lucas looked almost stung by Connor's accusations. He'd always been a little wary around Connor, mostly because of who he was. But right

Who in this world isn't selfish? Don't act so righteous. Į kept the child because I couldn't let go. I I love Chloe. I needed something that connected us. When you married her, I genuinely wished you both happiness. I tried to give up. I thought if Chloe was happy, that would be enough. I even left the

you know what I

with you, but her life

ve

threat of death. You were the one

her back to

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