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…

a phone number now? Lionel genuinely cares

bold, slap my stomach! Lionel’s baby is in there! If you can slap it away and

words were loaded, leaving Edda and Alaric stunned for a

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

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

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

to tell her mother about her grievances, she unexpectedly burst into tears as

fear, and uncertainty about the future that she had been suppressing these past days

on her since she was a child. Under this pressure, she had been living in fear for a while, but

she

finally understood what had happened.

her daughter was pregnant, unsure whether to keep the baby, and the mega-star

seeing her daughter’s pitiful state,

this was her daughter, how could she not love

you before that this guy is not trustworthy!”

“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

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

was crying

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

used to Edda’s scolding.

“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 before, as a girl, you shouldn’t drink when you’re out and about. Drinking can

really messed up…” Daphne sobbed harder, her

with confusion and panic, irritably

her daughter who was suffering. No matter how much she had favored Mr. Lionel before, it couldn’t change the fact

her own child.

that what had happened had happened, and endless blame was meaningless. It was better

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

confirmed it

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 face full of sorrow.