Chapter 142 How noble of you!

Warm fingers intertwined with Lydia's hand, accompanied by a familiar scent. "Lydia..."

Tears fell more fiercely from Lydia's eyes at that moment. She lay there, not wanting to move at all.

Lambert sighed softly, reaching out to stroke her long hair. His voice was low as he spoke, "I'm sorry. I didn't realize this would matter to you so much. But believe me, there's an explanation for all of this."

Lydia gradually stopped her tears, her emotions calming. She gathered both her distress and vulnerability, leaving only reason and composure.

"Fine! Speak," she said.

"Lydia, I never loved Penny. My actions towards her were merely a necessity dictated by circumstances. They caught you in a compromising position. If you were to be prosecuted, you'd face at least three years in prison."

Lambert lowered his eyes with a hint of helplessness and regret. He loathed his own powerlessness. "Lydia, I don't want to see you in prison..."

"So you sacrificed your dignity to deceive Penny, is that what y