Aveline looked at Barbara in astonishment.

She never expected that the once kind and even doting old lady would now look at her with such cold eyes and malicious suspicion.

A wave of heartache washed over her. She realized that being hurt by someone close could be just as painful as Lucas's betrayal.

She pressed her lips together, then took out her phone and dialed Lucas's number.

"Hello?"

The call was quickly answered, and the man's cool, magnetic voice came through. Aveline said, "Grandma has something to discuss with us. Come to the hospital."

asked, "What's

replied, "You'll know when

she hung up

front of both of them. What use was it to just talk to her? She wanted the divorce, but Lucas wouldn't agree, and Barbara didn't believe her. What had she done

eyes downcast, no longer looking at Barbara. Her personality was such that once someone hurt her, it was difficult for

continued chatting with Sophia, enjoying her gentle nature. Sophia, with her graceful and elegant manner, was the kind of girl Barbara believed should be the daughter-in-law

triumph flashing in her eyes. She was about to give up, but now, fate

up, and she even forgot about everything that happened in

words. Now, with Barbara around, he would

to the hospital room. Seeing Sophia there, his brows immediately furrowed. "Why

me up, doing what you should be doing. You should be grateful to her!" Lucas's face darkened. "Grandma, I don't have a fiancée. I only

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