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…

on the back, “I can’t even save a phone number now? Lionel genuinely

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

Alaric stunned

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

I’m pregnant. It’s Lionel’s baby.” Daphne took a 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

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

wanted to tell her mother about her grievances, she unexpectedly

she had been suppressing

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

so hard that she

sobs, Edda finally understood

daughter was pregnant, unsure whether to keep

pitiful state, she didn’t utter

this was her daughter, how could

“I’ve told you before that this guy is not

his wife and said, “You too, acting like a little 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 treated like this? I have

father’s hand when she heard this,

was crying

there’s a problem, you go off like this,

to Edda’s scolding.

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 lead to a lot of trouble. But you didn’t

really messed up…” Daphne sobbed harder, her voice choked with tears..

mind filled with confusion and panic, irritably

was her daughter who was suffering. No matter how much she had favored Mr. Lionel before,

was her

knew that what had happened had happened, and endless blame was meaningless.

Daphne and asked, “Are you sure you’re pregnant? Could the test have been

shook her head, “I’ve confirmed

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