novelxo Chapter 157
Chapter 157
Linda was almost in shock. She stood there, stunned.
The next moment, tears began to roll down her cheeks. She lunged forward, clutching Lucas' arm desperately. "Lucas, how could you do this? This is our child! Do you have any idea how hard it was to conceive? Do you remember all the meds I took, all the injections?"
Lucas frowned deeply. "I haven't forgotten, Linda, but what about what you've done? Do you really want me to list all your wrongdoings?"
Linda stared at him, eyes full of desperation.
Lucas decided to lay it all out. "You copied Chloe's handwriting and forged that diary, tearing us apart and worming your way in. All these years, you've acted all sweet and innocent, but behind the scenes, you never stopped scheming against Chloe."
"You were terrified your deceit would come to light, so you thought having a child would tie me down. You're heartless and cunning. I must have been blind to trust you and join you in hurting Chloe.
"Even now, you show no remorse, thinking that bringing up our child will make me comply unconditionally. Linda, do you really think I'm that foolish, that easily manipulated?"
Lucas' voice grew colder with each word. Reflecting on it, he realized he really had been under her thumb these past few years.
Linda held onto Lucas' hand, tears streaming down her face. "It's not like that. Lucas, I love you. I love you so much. Everything I did was because I couldn't bear to lose you. I know I messed up, and I know I need to make things right. I'll apologize to Chloe. I'll beg for her forgiveness on my knees." Linda almost dropped to her knees. "Lucas, please don't leave me. It's been so hard to get to where we are today. We finally have our baby. You can't just abandon me, please."
"I won't terminate the pregnancy. This child means more to me than my own life. Without him, I couldn't go on."
Linda knelt on the ground, sobbing and begging for mercy. Passersby occasionally cast surprised, gossipy glances their way.
In the past Lucas might have felt a
pang of compassion. But now, under the probing and doubtful gazes of the crowd, Lucas only felt humiliated. He didn't want to linger in this drama with Linda any longer.
"Linda, if you insist on having this child, that's your choice, but I won't acknowledge him. The Moncada family won't either, and I won't give you a dime. This child is solely your responsibility and has nothing to do with me. I won't take any part in it. If you can accept that, then go ahead and have the child."
"Lucas, how can you be so cruel? How can you treat me this way?"
Lucas felt utterly irritated, and the crowd of onlookers had grown.
"Mr. Lucas, what's this spectacle about?" A mocking voice came from the entrance of CNR.
Connor emerged, surrounded by a
group of people, who were all
involved in the Paradise Resort
project and well-acquainted with Lucas. Each one of them was
impressive, but compared
Connor, who was the center of
attention, they paled in comparison.
Quick-witted, Matt teased, "Mr. Lucas, you really don't know how to treat a lady. How can you let a beauty kneel on the ground? I feel bad for hero."
Lucas had no desire to entertain these trust fund babies with a spectacle. He shook off Linda and walked away.