Chelsey sighed helplessly. "I hope you can live a good life and be happy every day, even without me by your side." "I'm not happy if you're not with me." Lucas understood the depth of her feelings based on these few sentences. He wrapped his arms around her and said, "I know you don't love Timothy. You don't have to stay with him just because of your child. Trust me, I'll treat your child as my own."Despite his words, Chelsey pushed him away. A wave of emotions washed over him when he noticed how calm and indifferent she looked. "Chelsey?" "I've lost interest in men, and I don't want to marry anyone anymore," she told him. "Being single feels great. I can raise my child and give him all the love he needs." Chelsey had become increasingly rational of late. She wasn't easily swayed by Lucas' emotions these days. Besides, she didn't want to constantly worry about his relationship with Shannon or fret about the possibility of him falling for another woman. She thought
Lucas was desperate. He needed her response. "Chelsey, answer me," he urged. "Did we sleep together?" "Go see a doctor if there's something wrong with your head. Stop spouting nonsense," Chelsey spat. "We're divorced, so it doesn't matter if we've slept together before. I'm sleeping. Don't disturb me."She hung up immediately after that, refusing him the opportunity to say anything else. She was afraid she would give in if she didn't instantly end the call. She then turned her phone off and pulled her blanket over her head.She was supposed to be fast asleep already, yet she wasn't drowsy now because of him. It was all his fault!She figured that Lucas couldn't sleep and decided to drag her into this so she couldn't get any shut-eye either.…Lucas rushed over to Chelsey's house early the next morning to ring her doorbell. The one who opened the door was Timothy. Timothy was still in his pajamas. He even had sleep dust on his face. When he saw Lucas standing at the d
Chelsey stared at the words "I love you" on one of the balloons. She suddenly felt her nose twitch as her eyes watered. Albeit a little bit too late, her wish finally came true. She didn't have any regrets anymore. So, she can leave Jenton City in peace and never return. Chelsey rested an elbow on the window sill and propped her chin on one hand. She stared at the balloons drifting further and further away, much like the romance that was equally fading away. Out of the blue, a figure clad in army green clothes leaped from the sky and landed right in front of her. She stared at him, her eyes wide with fright and disbelief. Lucas stood before her, wearing the same clothes he had worn when they first met. The clothes transformed him into an entirely different person. He looked strong, reliable, and steadfast all at once. He looked even more handsome, muscular, and impressive than before. Chelsey stared at him dazedly. She couldn't help but admit that she had a fondness for men
Many people were gathered downstairs, speculating about Lucas' intentions. Sandra leaned against the couch in the living room. She watched Lucas as if he was an idiot. When she noticed Chelsey walking out of the bedroom, she rushed over to her and beamed. "Chels, you did a great job ignoring him," she praised. "Let him get a taste of his own medicine. Don't ever forgive him." "I know. It's time we head to the airport." Chelsey's smile looked somewhat forced. Sandra was finished packing things up. She grabbed Chelsey's hands and said, "Let's go! To the airport we go! Let's leave this dreadful place and start anew." Timothy stepped forward to take the luggage from Chelsey's hands. "Let's go," he said. "Mhmm," Chelsey hummed. Later, Timothy's chauffeur came in a Rolls-Royce Phantom and drove them to the airport. On their way, they sensed that a black Maybach was tailing them. After looking at the rearview mirror, Chelsey recognized the car as belonging to Lucas.
Chelsey put on her blindfold on the Somner family's private jet and got ready to sleep. Sandra knew that Chelsey was feeling awful, but she was also aware that things would have turned out worse if Chelsey hadn't ended things with Lucas. Timothy checked the message Lucas had just sent him as he sipped his cup of coffee. The message read, "Take good care of her. Don't make her sad. I'll go to Westine and steal her back if you don't treat her well." Timothy found it rather amusing. It'd be fine if anyone else had said that to him, but Lucas had no right to say anything. Timothy raised his hand to his mouth as he got lost in his thoughts. His slender fingers brushed his lips, and he sneered. It was the exact opposite of the gentle image he always portrayed.Later, he replied with a message that proved hurtful to Lucas."You were the person who hurt her all this time. She'll be happier the farther away she is from you!" Timothy's spirits soared after he sent the message. He a
The airport was 40 minutes from the Jenson residence. On their way back home, Dianne kept on bombarding Chelsey with questions. After Chelsey's parents passed away, Chelsey had always lived with her maternal grandparents. Her mother was their only daughter, so they poured their love and hopes into Chelsey and took her over to Jenton City after her mother died. It explained Chelsey's lack of closeness to her paternal grandparents, Edward and Dianne. She rarely met up with them. Wiping away the tears on her face, Dianne said, "Why didn't you tell us that you married Lucas, Chels? We didn't get to see you off when you got married by yourself. You should tell us if anything happens. We're family." "I got it, Grandma," Chelsey swiftly agreed to it. She took a piece of tissue from her handbag and gently helped Dianne wipe her tears away. "Don't cry, Grandma." Dianne sighed. "You must've suffered a lot over the last few years, right?" Fred had once briefed Edward and Diann
Fred would typically be busy with work, but this time, when Chelsey returned, he didn't have any work trips planned. So, he stayed at home and enjoyed dinner with his family. Dianne was delighted when she observed how polite and well-mannered Chelsey was during dinner. Dianne said gingerly, "Chels, won't you stay here in Westine? Don't go anywhere else. Your grandfather and I are old. We hope you'll stay by our side.""Okay. I'll stay here in Westine to accompany you and Grandpa," Chelsey agreed unhesitatingly. Everyone at dinner was happy to hear her say that. Everyone but Lia, who sat beside Chelsey. Lia ate her food silently, feeling like an extra person at the table whose presence was unnecessary. Before Chelsey returned, Edward, Dianne, and Fred adored her. Now that Chelsey was back, the three of them diverted their attention to Chelsey. Nobody was concerned about Lia now. Lia would prefer it if Chelsey did not return so that Edward, Dianne, and Fred would spoil her o
"Wonderful! Just stay at home and go to school when you should. I'll be at home, taking care of your child," Dianne said. "It's been so long since the house was this lively." The thought of it made her happy. Although she was in her 70s, her eyes lit up when she spoke. Dianne didn't look her age at all. It was especially so since her eyes would shine at the mention of children.Even Edward was affected by her enthusiasm.He asked, "Have you considered what you will name the child? Do you want me to come up with some names?" "Yes, please," Chelsey said. "It's all in your hands now." "The baby will take our last name, right?" Edward asked for confirmation. "Yes," said Chelsey, her hand stroking her belly subconsciously."My baby is a part of our family and will have Jenson as his surname." Chelsey initially feared that Edward and Dianne would be upset that she was pregnant after getting a divorce. However, the old couple weren't mad at all. They simply looked happy.