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."

this time," Lennon insisted, his

contest you for custody of Alexis

my lawyer

table, lips pressed together, and hands clenched

Violet in her presence,

honestly think she wouldn't

had once deeply loved was now with the woman who had nearly caused her harm and put their child in

custody of their son to degrade himself

did he genuinely

cared enough to tolerate the woman who had

not to desire anything-neither Lucy nor

bitter

have a choice,

Lennon stayed silent.

silence spoke volumes, a tacit

took a deep breath, meeting Lennon's gaze

began, her voice steady. "But let me make one thing

respect for you. When we were together, you

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

no respect left

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