With his lips pursed, his usually cold expression appeared frostier with his bloodshot eyes.

When his gaze fell upon Ashlyn, he stared at her coldly as if she was a stranger.

Ashlyn was jolted in response. Did he believe Claire when she told him I was responsible for her death?

“When we returned from Paris, I promised my parents that I would take good care of her. I didn’t expect…” Lucas couldn’t continue his sentence.

Just when Ashlyn wanted to hug him, he had already pulled her into his arms. He muttered softly, “Don’t be afraid… don’t be afraid.”

Feeling a bitterness in her throat, she was surprised to see him console her even at such a moment.

Since when was I, Ashlyn Berry, ever afraid?

She gritted her teeth. “I… I’m sorry for your loss.”

With that, she turned to leave. She initially wanted to explain what happened at the café. But, she felt that it would only make things worse. Hence, it was better for him to calm down first before they talked.

than it met the eyes as Claire’s sudden death didn’t seem to be just

strengthened. Now that Claire is gone, I will have to protect my Honey! I must

for Ashlyn never wavered. Not now,

towards the hospital’s office. “Is

emotionally triggered. However, for more details, we will need further investigation,” the

say

the dead of the night, a private jet

exited from the

man had a cold and fearsome demeanor while the lady beside him

instructed, “To the

“Yes, Sir.”

entered a Lincoln Limousine

furiously to the hospital and

a black jacket as he stood

to spoke when a heavy slap landed on

looked like it belonged to a demon that had

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