Chapter 34

The atmosphere in the police station was thick with tension as Lewis and Ethan sat handcuffed to metal chairs, both men fuming in silence. The fluorescent lights overhead flickered, casting a harsh glare on their features. Just then, Sarah strode into the room, her expression a mix of worry and frustration.

“Ethan!” she exclaimed, rushing toward him. “What happened? Are you okay?” Her voice was laced with concern, but there was also an edge of annoyance. “I can’t believe you got into a fight! You know how this looks, right?”

Ethan glared at her, his anger simmering just below the surface.

Lewis caught sight of her and couldn’t help but make a disgusted face. He knew Sarah all too well—she was a gold digger, a selfish woman who had a knack for trapping rich men for her own gain. It was painfully clear to him that Ethan had broken Lily’s heart for this woman, and the irony of it sent a chuckle escaping his lips.

“What’s so funny?” Ethan snapped, glaring at Lewis, his anger boiling over.

Lewis leaned back in his chair, smirking. “Is this your so-called love? You’re both pathetic,” he muttered under his breath, earning a sharp look from Ethan.

“What did you say?” Ethan shot back, his eyes narrowing.

“Nothing you’d understand, Ethan. My sympathy is with you,” he taunted, his voice dripping with contempt.

Mia and Lily approached the senior officer, their expressions serious. “Sir, it was just a misunderstanding,” Mia explained, her voice steady. “We don’t want any trouble.”

The officer regarded them for a moment, then nodded. “Alright, I’ll let them go this time, but you both need to be careful.” He gestured toward Lewis and Ethan, who were still handcuffed to their chairs. After a brief discussion, he unlocked their cuffs.

Ethan ground his teeth, about to retort when the senior officer in charge approached, his face stern. “Enough!” he warned, raising a hand to silence them. “You both know why you’re here. No more fighting.”

As the officer turned to address the paperwork, Lewis’s gaze drifted to the entrance. He spotted Lily and Mia walking in, their expressions serious.

“You’re free to go,” he said, turning to Lewis and Ethan. “But you’ll need to fill out some paperwork before leaving.”

Relieved, Lily and Mia exchanged glances, grateful that the situation had been resolved, at least for now.

The other officer nodded, and moments later, he unlocked their handcuffs. “You’ll still need to fill out some paperwork, but you’re free to go for now,” he said, gesturing toward the desk.

Lily and Mia turned to leave, their business seemingly concluded, but just as they made their way out, Sarah approached Lily with bitterness etched on her face. “Look who’s here,” she spat, her voice dripping with disdain. “You’ve made my life a nightmare, you know that? Ethan’s distracted because of you, and now I’m paying the price.”

Lily felt her blood boil at Sarah’s words. “What are you talking about?” she shot back, trying to keep her composure.

“You had a bastard child, but I’m having Ethan’s child,” Sarah declared, her tone smug. “I need him, so stay away from him!”

At that moment, Lily’s heart twisted painfully at the mention of her dead unborn child. The grief surged within her, and without thinking, she slapped Sarah hard across the face. The sound echoed in the station, and Sarah stumbled back, shock written all over her features.

“Don’t you dare talk about that!” Lily warned, her voice low and fierce. “I have nothing to do with that scumbag. I hate him so much because he’s not worth my love. He’s the one who keeps trying to intervene in my life, again and again.”

“Who do you think you are?” Sarah fumed, her face reddening with rage. “You’re just a pathetic little girl who can’t let go!”

Lily stepped closer, her eyes blazing. “What kind of mistress are you that you can’t keep your man close to you? You think you can just waltz in here and claim him because you’re pregnant? You’re nothing but a gold digger!”

Just then, Ethan rushed into the room, having heard the commotion. His eyes darted between Lily and Sarah, concern etched on his face. “What’s going on?” he demanded, stepping forward.

Sarah immediately shifted her demeanor, tears welling in her eyes. “Ethan, it’s Lily! She attacked me for no reason! She’s trying to ruin everything!”

Ethan’s expression darkened as he turned to Lily. “Is that true? Why would you do something like that?”

Lily felt a surge of frustration. “I didn’t attack her for no reason! She provoked me, Ethan! You don’t understand what she said!”

“Then what did she say?” Ethan pressed, crossing his arms defensively.

Lily took a deep breath, trying to keep her emotions in check. “She brought up my dead child, Ethan! She doesn’t care about anyone but herself!”

Ethan’s face fell, but instead of showing sympathy, he turned cold. “You think this is about you? You’re just trying to make me feel guilty for something that isn’t my fault. You’ve always been a distraction in my life!”

“Me? I didn’t ask you to keep coming back into my life!” Lily shot back, her voice trembling with hurt. “You’re the one who can’t let go! You have your mistress with your child., Then why did you interfere in my life?”

“Enough, Lily!” Ethan yelled, his voice harsh.

Lewis, who had been watching from a distance, stepped in to protect Lily. “That’s enough!” he shouted, his voice firm. “You can’t talk to her like that!”

Lily turned to Lewis, her frustration boiling over. “Don’t interfere, Lewis! This is between me and Ethan. I don’t need anyone to fight my battles!”

“But Lily—” Lewis began, but she cut him off.

“Just stop! I can handle this myself!” she yelled, her anger flaring. “I don’t want your help!”

With that, she turned on her heel and stormed out of the station, her heart heavy with betrayal and grief. The echo of Ethan’s cruel words lingered in her mind, and as she walked away, tears streamed down her face.