Chapter 539

Tucker wasn't a fool. Spencer knew that even if the Tucker couldn't understand him now, his words would plant the seed of doubt.

Melanie and Tucker had kicked up a small fuss at the hospital but ended up leaving without any answers.

Tucker looked preoccupied as he and Melanie left the hospital. Melanie didn't dare say anything to him, looking equally distracted.

…

Lucille was still engrossed in thoughts of Jane suddenly coming back to life, but she'd heard every word of Spencer's conversation with Tucker and Melanie.

She watched as he came back inside the room and teased, "I didn't know you'd learned to lie, Mr. Layton."

He caressed her head when he saw that she was in the mood to joke. "Taylor really isn't in my hands."

"Hmm?"

He smiled. "He's with Connor."

Lucille fell silent. Connor was his man. Didn't that mean Taylor was ultimately in his hands? What was the difference?

"So, have you thought things through?" Spencer saw that she seemed to be much better than before.

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