Chapter 117

Lucas felt uncomfortable the moment Fred mentioned Chelsey's pregnancy.

He remained silent. He picked up the wine decanter and kept filling his glass. They drank white wine that night.

Lucas was somewhat tipsy after downing three full glasses.

"Mr. Jenson, you can still introduce your niece to me, even though she's pregnant. Hahaha!

"If I marry her, I'll get a kid, too. That's a good deal."

Fred burst out laughing, thinking that Lucas was joking. He even chuckled until tears streamed.

After that, Fred confessed, "I actually thought about it. But I'm afraid her boyfriend won't agree.

"He's the future heir of the Somner family in Westine. They've known each other since they were kids.

"Also, the Somners are quite conservative. My niece can't marry into the family unless she gives birth to a son."

Lucas frowned, feeling even more uncomfortable upon hearing that.

"Is that so?"

He would risk his life to save Chelsey. Yet, in Timothy's eyes, she was merely a tool to give bi