Chapter 1000

“Let me give you a ride,” Bruce stood up.

Thalassa’s heart clenched at the proposal, her entire body vigilant.

She didn’t need Bruce’s charity at all. Was this another one of his veiled threats?

“It’s just a short walk, and there’s no need for a ride. Please just sit down and eat!” Lucy griped. She grabbed Bruce’s wrist and pulled him back down to the dinner table with a force that brooked no argument.

Bruce didn’t dare to protest Lucy’s assertiveness. Arguing over such a trivial matter was not worth the hassle, especially when it would just lead to Lucy dredging up the past.

Bruce sat back down reluctantly.

Lucy shoved a fork into his hand, “Just keep eating.”

Bruce slumped in his chair. He looked unhappy. His disdain for Lucy had reached its maximum, and he yearned to be free from her right now.

But Lucy had him in a vice grip.

was nothing without money.

suppress his revulsion, go back to play the

place, got into her car, and sped away.

and driving on the open asphalt road, Thalassa finally felt her

had been so constricted, was now

as she fought to calm the nervous excitement within

simply

psychological torment of the video’s release. Thalassa checked the time; it was half-past two. Atticus would be out

then pick

spotted a diner not far from the daycare and drove

wait for

day, Sir, and we hope to see you again soon.” The polite voice of a server rang out behind her.

a tall shadow loomed at the edge of her table,

a man with a gentle, smiling

Thalassa exclaimed, surprised.

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