Chapter 592

"Lucia, I swear that wasn't my intention. So much stuff was happening back then that I didn't even have time to process and tell you about it.

"I admit I was wrong for abandoning you, but I…" Jane looked at Lucille, struggling to find the right words. "There are some things better left unknown."

Seeing the red streaks in Jane's eyes from her violent coughing, Lucille couldn't bring herself to say what she wanted.

At that moment, Jane seemed like a frail, swaying tree, on the verge of snapping with the slightest breeze.

Lucille looked away. After taking a deep breath, she said, "Fine. Let me ask about something else, then. Who's my biological father?"

Jane wasn't surprised by her question as she knew Lucille would find out sooner or later. Still, it wasn't the right time then. "You're right. William is not your father." She continued, "I can only tell you he's still alive, but…"

Lucille averted her gaze and looked back at her due to the pause.

"You don't have to know who he is!