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Chapter 129
Linda suddenly felt a tight grip around her neck, like a vice clamping down hard. For a split second, she couldn't even process what was happening. Just moments earlier, Lucas had been perfectly fine. What on earth had caused this sudden shift?
She had never seen Lucas like this before. Lucas came from a wealthy family and always carried himself with a sense of aristocratic pride. He was known for his humility and kindness. Unlike many from his background, he was driven, courteous, and free of the typical vices that plagued the rich. For the past three years, he had been nothing but kind and loving towards Linda.
But now, he was like a wild animal, eyes bulging with rage. The veins on his neck were popping out, showing just how furious he was. His grip around Linda's neck grew tighter, and all traces of his usual gentlemanly demeanor vanished, replaced by pure anger and hatred.
Linda felt like her neck was about to snap. Her mind went blank, her face flushed red, and she struggled to breathe. "Let go... Let go of me, Lucas... You're crazy."
She couldn't even begin to think about why Lucas had lost his mind so suddenly. All she could do was struggle, instinctively pounding on his shoulders. "Lucas, let go... The baby, you can't... hurt... the baby."
The mention of the baby brought Lucas back to reality, if only just a bit. He released his grip on Linda. As soon as she was free, she leaned against the car window, coughing violently. After a few seconds, she turned to face him, tears streaming down her face like she had suffered the greatest injustice. Her eyes still held a glimmer of fear and unease, even though she didn't quite understand what had happened.
Linda had an instinct that something was terribly wrong. Putting on her most pitiful expression, she grabbed Lucas' sleeve. "Luca, what's going on? Did I do something wrong? Whatever it is, it's just because I love you so much. You'll forgive me, right?"
Lucas stared at her and finally saw through her act. "Linda, I'm done falling for your tears!"
Then, he shook her hand off forcefully, opened the car door, and bolted out. He ran all the way back to Cloud Top.Property of Nô)(velDr(a)ma.Org.
His mind was a mess, memories
crashing ove him like a tidal wave. But his heart was clear. He suddenly understood everything. All the past misunderstandings, all the reasons he had to despise and hate Chloe, were orchestrated by Linda. And he had been stupid enough to fall for it, taking the wrong side.
Right now, he just wanted to see Chloe. He didn't know what he would say or how he would explain everything. Should he tell her that be had always loved her deep down? He had never forgotten her, not for a single moment. Their current situation was all just a big misunderstanding, and he wanted her back...
These thoughts flashed through his mind, but he didn't know what he would actually say. All he knew was that he needed to see Chloe. Right now. Immediately. He couldn't wait another second.
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Lucas rushed into the grand lobby of Cloud Top and jumped into the elevator. As the elevator ascended, his heart grew heavier with each passing floor. It finally stopped at the 8th floor, right in front of the banquet hall. He knew Lisa's
birthday party would still be ongoing, and Chloe should still be there.
But as Lucas stepped in, he was almost dumbfounded. The once-crowded banquet hall was nearly empty. Jacob and several relatives from the Meadows family were busy chewing Lisa out.