Love’s Cunning Ruse

Chapter 243

Machu Picchu.

Daphne was so spooked that she hung up the phone without a second thought. After a moment of contemplation, she felt a wave of unease wash over her and decided to switch off her phone, finally letting out a sigh of relief.

Although Mr. Lionel was very powerful, he wasn’t at the point where he’s in full control. It was unlikely that he could pinpoint her exact location with ease.

She knew Julie, her best friend, would never betray her. Even though she had heard Julie switch on the speakerphone, her voice was barely audible, so Mr. Lionel

must not have heard.

With that in mind, Daphne felt a bit more at ease.

Just as she was lying in bed, trying to steady her breathing, there was a sudden knock on the door, causing Daphne to bolt upright.

“Who’s there?” She exclaimed.

Then, she heard Edda’s voice from outside the door, “I’m your mom, who else could I be?”

Following her, Alaric’s voice echoed, “I’m your dad!”.

Only then did Daphne slowly open the hotel room door, “I’ve been sleeping alone for years now. Don’t worry about me, go get some sleep yourselves!”

“You naughty kid. You didn’t even tell Lionel that you were taking us on this trip? You even turned off your phone, poor Lionel has been calling non-stop. He had no idea we were going to Machu Picchu? Why can’t you just be a little more considerate?” Edda gave Daphne a slap on the back.

All Daphne wanted to ask was, “Mom, you didn’t tell Lionel where we are now, did you?”

Edda looked genuinely surprised, “What’s wrong? Lionel’s practically family, why can’t I tell him?”

“Dad, why aren’t you controlling your wife? Look at her, calling him Lionel and saying he’s family! I want to know when mom got so close to Mr. Lionel that she even has his number!” Daphne shot her father a look, a mix of innocence and despair.

Alaric looked even more innocent and helpless…

another pat on the back, “I can’t even save a phone number now? Lionel genuinely cares about you, he considers

glaring at Mrs. Flores, “Stop slapping my shoulder. If you’re so bold, slap my stomach! Lionel’s baby is in there! If you can slap it away and make me pain-free, I

leaving Edda and Alaric stunned for a moment before they could react.

tentatively looked at Alaric, “Darling, I didn’t

not a good man. He only wants the baby in my belly, not to marry me. He even plans to take me abroad to give birth and then decide what to

him take responsibility! Although I don’t have the courage to have an abortion,

tell her mother about her

had been suppressing these past days all came rushing

was a child. Under this pressure, she had been

that she threw herself into Edda’s

Edda finally understood what had happened.

after getting drunk, and now her daughter was pregnant, unsure whether to keep the baby, and the mega-star

initially wanted to rant, but seeing her daughter’s pitiful state, she didn’t utter a single word

all, this was her daughter, how could she not love her?

you before that this guy is not trustworthy!”

like a little fangirl. Do you think all celebrities are saints? There are drug addicts, sex

crying, immediately took her father’s hand when she heard this, saying, “Dad, please… I haven’t

crying uncontrollably.

Alaric a glare, “You’re so impulsive. Every time there’s a problem, you go off like this, without even

was used to Edda’s scolding.

to wipe her nose, then grabbed Edda’s hand tightly and said, “I don’t know what to do, mom, I’m sorry…” “Only now do you realize you were wrong? You should have realized this earlier! I’ve told

sobbed

and panic, irritably shook off

matter how much she had

was her own

and endless blame was meaningless. It

Edda looked at Daphne and asked, “Are you sure you’re pregnant? Could the test have been wrong?”

“I’ve confirmed it at several

and angry, Edda suppressed her inner rage, pulled Daphne to sit beside her on the bed and said seriously, “We can’t keep this baby. You’re still young, you’ve got your whole life ahead of you. Being a single and single mother is a whole different ball game. Listen to me, even if Lionel doesn’t fight you for the baby, you can’t stay single forever, right? If you have this baby, it will become a burden.