Lucy sobbed loudly in my mother's arms.My father's first instinct was to hit me, but seeing Lucas's threatening expression, he didn't dare.Alex finished his phone call and walked over, rubbing his temples. He had composed himself back into the image of a proper gentleman, but his words remained ice cold, "My father knows everything now. After what Lucy's done, she'll never be allowed into the Channing family."My father panicked—his investment company survived entirely on the Channing family's support."Alex, Lucy didn't mean it. Maybe nothing even happened. Don't—"Alex's mouth twitched into a smile. "However, there might be another solution."His gaze fell on me, "Perhaps returning to the beginning wouldn't be so bad?"Lucas's face darkened instantly.My mother finally caught on and shouted, "No, Alex! You can't abandon my Lucy!"My father caught his breath sharply, involuntarily glancing at Lucas.My mother looked at Lucy in her arms and desperately told Alex, "Alex, Nin
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