Chapter 971
Chapter 971
Lucilia’s face turned pale, she blinked back tears but didn’t let them fall.
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She spoke in a hoarse voice, 7 know I didn’t intend to use this baby to threaten you. I just want to say goodbye to him. I was scared when I found out I was pregnant but now, I can’t help but get attached. I yeamed for someone who didn’t even belong to me”
Her voice grew choked up. “Mr. Campbell, I don’t want anything I can get the operation like you asked, but can it not be today? The doctor just checked me and said the baby might already be conscious I want to say goodbye, to tell him that I’m not giving him away because I don’t love him”
Lucilla’s tears were like a key, unlocking Shawn’s softer side
Her crying reminded him of Caitlyn. And strangely enough, he thought Lucilla sounded more and more like Caitlyn too
Seeing her cry, he was reminded of when Caitlyn was in her twenties, her eyes welling up with tears whenever he got injured playing ball
Shawn zoned out for a moment, his heart softened
He’d never gotten over Caitlyn’s betrayal. He’d always thought their relationship turned sour because Caitlyn was too domineering Yet, he had always been proud to marry her – she was beautiful, capable, and the dream girl of many guys.
His classmates that looked down on him all wanted to chase this goddess, and she chose him. This greatly satisfied his vanity
But Caitlyn was always a strong character, always restricting him. She wouldn’t let him smoke, drink, or stay out late. Sometimes, he thought she chose him just so she could control him
She never asked for his opinion on company matters and always acted on her own. This put Shawn, who graduated from the same school, off balance
As time passed, he couldn’t remember the details of their relationship
After Caitlyn passed away, he frequently dreamt of her when she was young, either acting cute or upset, always relying on him.
Now, Lucilla looked just like Caitlyn in his dreams.
They even had similar voices and expressions, which tugged at Shawn’s heartstrings.
He forgot all about his promise to Helen and gently wiped Lucilla’s tears
“Stop crying, if you don’t want the operation, then don’t do it. It’s just one more kid, it’s not like I can’t afford it.”
Lucilla asked quietly. “But what about your wife? How will you explain it to her? I don’t want to put you in a tight spot because of me
Shawn furrowed his brows, his head throbbing just thinking about it. He muttered. ‘Don’t worry about it, I’ve got my tricks.”
Helen had just been called over when she heard this. Her face instantly turned sour.
Shawn, that rascal! His antics were so annoying!
Just as Helen was about to lose her temper, Celeste’s voice echoed from not too far away.
“Mr. Campbell, Helen fancy seeing you here”
Both of them froze, turning to see Celeste standing coolly not too far away, with Liam, who they hadn’t seen in a while, by her side
They stood at arm’s length, neither too close nor too distant, their expressions indifferent.
