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…

can’t even save a phone number now? Lionel genuinely cares

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

Edda and Alaric stunned for a moment before they could

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

a good man. He only wants the baby in my belly, not to marry me. He even

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

just wanted to tell her mother about her grievances, she unexpectedly burst into tears as she spoke.

she had been suppressing these past days all came rushing out at once.

though the Flores family wasn’t rich, Edda and Alaric only had one daughter, and they had doted on her since she was a child. Under this pressure, she had been living in fear for a while, but now that she could tell Edda

she threw

intermittent sobs, Edda finally understood what

had hooked up with a mega-star after getting drunk, and now her daughter was pregnant, unsure whether to

her daughter’s pitiful state, she didn’t utter a

this was her daughter, how could she not

“I’ve told you before that this guy

fangirl. Do you think all celebrities are saints? There are drug addicts, sex addicts, cheaters among them. How could I let my darling daughter be

heard this,

crying

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

to Edda’s scolding.

do you realize you were wrong? You should have realized this earlier! I’ve told you before, as a girl, you shouldn’t drink when you’re out and about. Drinking can

up…” Daphne sobbed harder, her

with confusion and panic, irritably

matter how much she had favored

was her own

happened, and endless blame was meaningless. It was better to actively solve the

Daphne and asked, “Are you sure you’re pregnant?

shook her head, “I’ve confirmed it

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. And let’s not even talk about marriage yet, can you even afford to raise this baby?” Daphne remained silent, her