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…

“I can’t even save a phone number now? Lionel genuinely cares about you, he considers you a friend…”

am not his friend!” Daphne rubbed her shoulder, 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 promise I’ll listen to you in

leaving Edda and Alaric stunned for a moment

looked at Alaric, “Darling, I didn’t quite catch

deep breath, then looked up at her mother with determination, “Mom, I want to tell you that Lionel is 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 do. Am I

firmly, “Mom, Lionel and I had sex because I was drunk, but he didn’t take any precautions. Even though I didn’t take any birth control measures afterwards, I never thought of making him take responsibility! Although I don’t have the courage to have an abortion, the baby is in my belly, and I have the right to decide whether to keep it! He’s not even married to me, he’s never even dated me, why does he have the right to demand

mother about her grievances, she

uncertainty about the future that she had been

and Alaric only had one daughter, and they had doted on her since she was a child. Under this pressure, she had been living

so hard that she threw herself into Edda’s arms.

Edda finally

was pregnant, unsure whether to

daughter’s pitiful

daughter, how could she

that this guy is not trustworthy!”

all celebrities are saints? There are drug addicts, sex addicts, cheaters among them. How could I let my darling daughter be treated like this? I have to fight for

been crying, immediately took her father’s hand when she heard this, saying, “Dad, please… I haven’t figured out what to do

crying uncontrollably.

Alaric a glare, “You’re so impulsive. Every time there’s a problem,

to Edda’s scolding.

vision, she reached for a tissue 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 you

sobbed harder, her

filled with confusion and panic, irritably

was her daughter who was suffering. No matter how much she

her own child.

had happened, and endless blame

asked, “Are you

her head, “I’ve confirmed it at

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