Chapter 363

"No one is to interfere with Lucy's situation!" a commanding voice declared.

James's grandfather, Richard, entered the house, leaning heavily on his cane. Mrs. Williams quickly stepped forward to help him to his seat.

"Grandfather, you're here," James said, immediately setting up the tea set to prepare tea himself.

Mrs. Chancer and Richard had never gotten along, and now their interaction was limited to a brief nod before silence settled between them.

Charlotte, sitting cautiously to the side, was keenly aware of Richard's disapproval of her. Her hand instinctively rested on her stomach. She couldn't help but wonder if the child she carried would soften his attitude toward her.

Lost in thought, she was startled when Richard spoke. "You're carrying James' child. I won't make things difficult for you. Focus on delivering the baby safely, and there will be rewards."

heart lifted.

all along that this child would be her shield. Even someone as

a cold gaze toward Mrs. Chancer and said firmly, "As for Lucy, leave

she is still part of the

How many times has Lucy's trouble brought unwanted attention to this family?

into a cup, placed it carefully before

mind was made up—he would no longer intervene in Lucy's affairs. Letting her remain in jail would give her time to

the daughter of a prominent family—are we really going to let her


snorted. "And imagine the ridicule if we let her

and the Reynolds family. Mr. Luther had been thrown in jail,

finally dawned on her why Charlotte had borrowed her car the day before, only to have her deliver it the next morning. Everything had been calculated

she was the one behind bars, while

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