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.

met the eyes as Claire’s

that Claire is gone, I will have to protect my Honey! I must clear her

his solemn expression, his feelings for Ashlyn never wavered. Not now, not

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

preliminary report is out. Ms. Nolan had a heart attack after being emotionally triggered. However, for more details, we will need further investigation,” the doctor quickly replied

didn’t say anything and

the dead of the night, a

exited from the

middle-aged couple emerged. The man had a cold and fearsome demeanor while the lady

instructed, “To the

“Yes, Sir.”

leading the way, they entered a Lincoln Limousine that was

to the hospital and

wore a black jacket as

to spoke when a heavy slap landed on

like it belonged to a demon that had just crawled out of

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