Chapter 388

"I can make Calla my wife right now, provided she says yes. I'll love and care for her child as if it were my own," Pierre stated with absolute certainty.

"You... you've gotten together?" Mercer spun around, his eyes boring into Calla.

She knew she had to make a decision now. She couldn't allow Mercer to hound her any longer, or she would never have peace.

After a moment of hesitation, Calla slowly stood up and walked step by step toward Mercer.

She looked up at him and answered, "My child needs a father and a stable family life!

Enraged by this, Mercer lost all reason. He seized Pierre, his fist recoiling in preparation to strike. But at the last moment, Mercer shoved Pierre away. His fist slammed hard against the wall.

A muffled groan echoed, and the wall shuddered at the impact.

Calla turned her face away, unable to bear the violence.

Pierre was a little shocked, but his eyes remained fixed on Calla.

Then, Mercer tilted his head back and laughed. "Wishing you a lifetime of