413. A Melancholic Feeling

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Despite Lucas's assurance and the hours he took explaining the situation to Heidi in her office, the pool of her heart had already been muddied by Tracy's appearance.

She couldn't indulge in the reassurance when Tracy had just reminded her of her uncertainties.

But between Tracy and Lucas, who should she have more faith in?

“It's the truth, Heidi… Don't think much about it.”

With a calm expression on his face, Lucas looked unbothered as he drove her back home that evening, something that didn't settle well with Heidi even though he'd managed to convince her to dismiss the driver,

Even though he'd assured her that he would only drop her at the gates.

Why shouldn't Heidi think much about it?

What if her baby turned out to be siblings with Tracy's child?

“People make mistakes…” Lucas went on. “I would never make such an erroneous mistake, however. I didn't believe it from the start.”

One hand left the steering wheel. He interlocked their fingers, stroking her hand. “Please believe m