339. Stay Forever

Gloom cascaded his features. Holding her hands, he squeezed them gently, the longing in his eyes telling her there was no way she was getting her wish easily.

“This is the last time, Heidi. I promise I won't leave again.”

Heidi didn't ask for his promise. He might have sensed the reason why she so desperately wanted to leave.

“You told me once the investigation is over, you'll let me go.”

“I also asked you to stay with me…” He whispered. “Didn't I, Heidi.”

Heidi shifted on the bed uncomfortably, breaking her gaze from his eyes.

How was she going to stay when sooner or later her family would find out the truth?

“Beside…” He went on. “Steve hasn't been fully apprehended. His allies are still roaming freely…”

His words were true. But wasn't Steve the mastermind?

“Evidence hasn't come out yet that he has a hand in the AG Group's scandals,” Lucas added. “So we have to be patient, Heidi. I'm entitled to protect both you and our baby…” His gaze fell on her baby bump. Lifting his hand, he