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.

felt that there was more to the matter than it met

Claire is gone, I will have to protect my

his solemn expression, his feelings for Ashlyn

he headed towards the hospital’s office. “Is the

after being emotionally triggered. However, for more details, we will need further investigation,” the doctor quickly replied

didn’t say anything

the night, a

exited

a cold and fearsome demeanor while the lady beside him was

man coldly instructed, “To the

“Yes, Sir.”

leading the way, they entered a Lincoln

black Lincoln sped furiously to the hospital and arrived in half

a black jacket as

to spoke when a heavy slap

expression, Franklin’s gaze looked like it belonged to a demon that had

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