Chapter 1184 Embers of Hope

"Listen, you must act like nothing's changed and stick to the plan. It's the only way to keep Violet from getting suspicious about me."

Even with Violet by his side, he couldn't shake the lingering sense that the Belcourt family still eyed him suspiciously.

Violet's mistrust likely originated from her own lingering doubts about him.

Otherwise, she would have made the long journey from Adania to Yatesville without taking some action.

Maybe that birthday party had been just what Violet needed to relax finally.

He hesitated, stealing a glance at Lucy.

It wouldn't be fair to her.

"I'm sorry, but I decline."

Lucy took a deep breath, her gaze narrowing as she looked at Lennon with a hint

of sarcasm. "I'm not interested in being your pawn to salvage your relationship."

time,"

of Alexis in the future," he added

you know my lawyer is more than

the table, lips pressed together, and hands clenched tightly in her

now openly discussing Violet in her

honestly think she wouldn't feel hurt or

loved was now with the woman

to give up custody of their son to degrade himself in front of

did he

tolerate the woman who had once

enough not to desire

a bitter

have a choice,

Lennon stayed silent.

a tacit agreement in

deep breath, meeting

you," she began, her voice steady. "But let

lost respect for you. When we were together, you never stood up for me. Now that I've moved on and married

our child to manipulate me, to pave the way for your relationship with Violet,"

no respect left

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