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Chapter 426 The Captive’s Defiance

Chapter 426 The Captive’s Defiance

“Heh.”

John’s lips curved in a cold, mocking smile, making it clear he didn’t believe a word she said.

The last time, in what had once been their marital home, she had rather died than let him harm that “bastard” child. How could she possibly have been willing to get rid of it?

He had heard about her being abducted, the hardships she’d suffered on the road, the helpless fear she must have felt. The thought had pained him.

He wanted to take care of her from now on, to cherish her. But he, John, would never raise another man’s child. That bastard in her belly had to go.

Lily could tell he didn’t believe her.

Her heart pounded so violently she thought it might burst from her chest. For a wild moment, she even considered going down with him in a final act of desperation.

But John deserved to die–her baby did not.

“John, I’ve saved your life more than once.”

Lily had never been one to hold favors over someone’s head.

in one of his mad fits, he would force her to lose the baby. So she swallowed her

I don’t need you to do anything for me. I just want you to stop the car and

together and live your lives. Why drag other people into your madness? Stop the

“I don’t love Elsa.”

spent much

her bedside, his mind

happy, but that didn’t mean he would

best moments of their love. Back then, Lily had

than her own life. How could she have turned so cold in such a short

him and ended up pregnant

ld?

years of life

to believe that the woman who had risked her life for him again and again could truly

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him anymore.

to believe she was

the house had felt empty and so had his heart. So he decided to bend, to say a few

your own hands to Elsa, angry that I gave her a wedding behind your back. But Lily, I only took care of Elsa out of guilt. She’s sick, and I wanted to be with her at the end. There’s never been any romance between us. The one I’ve always wanted is you. From now on, I’ll avoid being alone with her. I’ll spend more time with you. Get rid of that bastard in your belly, and we can start over. Once we’re married, we’ll have our own child. The three of us will be happy together. You love the

have your child? Who said I want

voice dripped with