Chapter 43:

“Why did you purchase a new bed?” Harold confronted Lucas with a fierce scowl.

Unfazed, Lucas retorted, “What do you think a bed is for, if not for sleeping? Especially since you had all the other beds removed from the house.”

Harold argued vehemently, “You and Belinda are still married. Married couples share one bed, not separate ones.”

Lucas coolly met Harold’s gaze and replied, “Our marriage might not last another month. Why does sharing a bed matter now?”

Harold was momentarily at a loss for words. After a pause, he quickly responded, “Consider not divorcing. Where else will you find a wife as great as Belinda? You’re overlooking your good luck. Don’t regret it once she’s gone.”

couldn’t help but scoff at Harold’s words, a sneer of derision crossing his face. “Regret divorcing Belinda? Trust me, that’s something I’ll never regret.” His voice rang with conviction,

failed to realize was that soon, he would come face to face

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Lucas remained silent.

sternness in Harold’s face deepened instantly. “Lucas, hear me clearly. I will never let you marry Verena as

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“Harold, don’t get worked up like this. It’s not good for

his look fraught with complicated emotions. “Why can’t I marry Verena? You’ve been against it for six years. Isn’t that enough time to demonstrate

I ever harm you? Verena isn’t the right match for you. Trust me one last time; end things with

years—claiming to protect me while manipulating my choices, threatening me to sever ties with Verena, and forcing me into a marriage

“But, Dad, I’m not the naive kid I was back then anymore. Do you honestly believe I’d still give in to

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