Chapter 392

This was the first time Lucy had shown such determination. "I believe Sarah will uncover the truth soon. She's already tracked down Michael Luther. It's only a matter of time before the truth comes out. Then what will you do to protect Charlotte?"

Mrs. Chancer's expression turned colder. "You don't need to worry about anything else. Once you're discharged, you'll confess. That's what you need to do."

"I won't! Never!" Lucy's voice was hoarse and weak. After saying so much in one go, she didn't have the strength to say more.

She couldn't believe that her mother was forcing her like this-forcing her to confess to a crime she didn't commit.

"Lucy, this is not up for debate," Mrs. Chancer said firmly. "Your brother and I have already made up our minds. Even if you're sentenced, we'll do whatever it takes to get you out."

you'll stop at

is settled,"

pain of hearing her mother's words cut deeper than anything else. They truly cared more about Charlotte and the baby she was carrying than

righteous and principled, someone who understood right from wrong. He would never force

a cold and distant gaze, one Lucy had never seen before-so cold it felt like ice piercing her

to the people he cares about, he's fair and even protective. But don't forget―neither you, nor I, nor your sister-in-law are among those people. In his eyes, only the Chancer family business matters. Maybe he values your brother, but that's it. Do

"He said, 'That's still a

her heart sinking. She finally

a mother knelt at a doctor's feet, clutching a child who was coughing up blood. The woman sobbed and pleaded desperately, "Please, doctor, save


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