Chapter 3171

Coco was about to go with Carmen, but Lucas stopped her by grabbing her hand.

Before Coco could say anything, Carmen spoke up, "What? Are you afraid I'll eat Coco? I just want to chat with my future daughter-in-law. I promise I'll return her to you in good shape."

"Mom," Lucas frowned slightly, worried his mother might say something unpleasant to Coco.

"Don't worry. I cherish Coco more than you do," Carmen reassured him. "Now, let go unless you want me and Coco to stand here with you all day?"

Lucas released Coco reluctantly.

Coco followed Carmen to the backyard where Carmen looked at her with a gentle expression. "I'm sorry if their words upset you earlier."

"It's fine," Coco quickly replied.

"Coco, Lucas chose you, and so did the Gomez family. If you ever feel wronged, you can talk to us," Carmen paused and continued, "Lucas loves you very much. At first, I didn't realize how deeply he cared, but during the year you were missing, I saw how much he loved you. I believe he migh