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.

he was nothing without money.

back to play the devoted husband, and share the meal with

hastily left the Bruce’s place, got into her car, and sped

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

which had been so constricted,

tightened as she

She would simply just request Atticus to hack into Bruce’s phone and computer and delete the

and her mother wouldn’t have to face the psychological torment of the video’s release. Thalassa checked the time; it was half-past two. Atticus would

a nearby diner and then pick up the kids from daycare; it would time

diner not far from the daycare and drove

booth to wait

we hope to see you again soon.” The polite voice

until a tall shadow loomed at the

tall figure. It was a man with a gentle, smiling

Thalassa exclaimed,

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