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The Depths of Affection 24
On the day I was discharged from the hospital, I went to visit Lucas' mother.The middle-aged woman, who had taken good care of herself over the years grew a large patch of white hair.She saw me and shook the handcuffs, making a clattering nose.I looked at her for a while and took out Lucas's death certificate from my bag."Mom... I mean, Auntie."Your son is dead."Her gaze became vacant.She stared intensely at the death certificate as if trying to bore a hole through it."It's impossible."Impossible! This can't be true!!""There's nothing that's impossible; perhaps this is just karma."She pushed herself away from the table, leaning forward, and desperately asked me, "Rachel! Rachel White! You lied to me, didn't you?"You clearly liked my Lucas! You liked him before!"Old habits die hard.In matters regarding relationships, she saw through things more clearly than both Lucas and me.So, she was fearless, knowing that I had affection for her son.She stared at me.Gradually, she c
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I knew that Lucas was keeping a lover.The new finance employee at the company had long, flowing hair, and when she smiled, she looked radiant and confident.Mr. Jones, my secretary, remarked that she resembled a younger version of me.Later, he commented again, "No, not quite, she didn’t have your talent, Director White."But regardless of how Mir. Jones judged her, Lucas was quite attentive to the company's junior staff.However, if someone were to mention it, probably no one would believe it.Because over the years, Lucas had built a reputation as a devoted husband.Everyone watched as he stumbled along the path I had paved, finally gaining the confidence to stand by my side.Everyone knew that in this relationship, he was humble and pitiful, struggling as if stuck in the mud.A vast and endless struggle with no visible end.Just like the desperate young man he had been in the beginning.Standing on a crowded street, it seemed like he was drifting away from the rest of the world.I
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When Wendy appeared for the first time, I saw something akin to a spark in Lucas's eyes.At that moment, I was momentarily stunned, and in a daze, I remembered the person who had been fading from my thoughts over time.I saw that spark in those eyes during my first meeting with that person too.I thought, perhaps it was love at first sight.And indeed it was.Wendy hadn't been at the company for long, but her name started to appear more frequently in Lucas' conversations.He told me that Wendy, from the finance department, was clever and deserved more attention from the finance manager.He told me that he saw a resemblance to my younger self whenever he looked at her.He even said, "If only I hadn't missed out on your youth."Every time he mentioned this, I would scrutinize the smile on his face closely.After being stared at for a while, Lucas belatedly suppressed his smile.Want to know when they officially became a couple?It was probably when Lucas stopped mentioning Wendy's name i
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The next day, the photos taken by the private detective appeared on my office desk.The photos showed two bodies tangled messily, lacking any aesthetic appeal.Mr. Jones asked me, "What does Director White plan to do?"I contemplated in my mind and finally said, "Whether it's the White family or the Walsh family, everything should belong to Billy."Lucas could have a mistress, but he couldn't produce an illegitimate child.Not the kind of illegitimate child tainted with the same dirtiness as him.
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For a whole month, everything seemed normal.In an effort to make it up to Billy, Lucas took him to an amusement park on weekends.If Wendy, who was with her niece at the time, hadn't crossed our path, this memory could have been seen as a happy one.He greeted Wendy with a smile.The strikingly attractive girl had a stiff demeanor and didn't smile much.I thought to myself, she still had some morals.At least she wouldn't provoke and flaunt herself in front of the legitimate wife, which would be both immoral and unwise.After meeting her three times at the amusement park.I reconsidered my previous thoughts.She probably found it thrilling to engage in this secret game with my husband behind my back.Indeed, as Mr. Jones had said, she wasn’t very clever."Since we're so destined to meet, let's go together."My smile was perfectly measured as if it had been calculated with a ruler.Wendy hesitated for a moment but agreed, somewhat embarrassed, saying, "Then, I'll have to trouble Direct
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I don't know when it started, but Lucas began to work on breaking free from my control.I said no one wants such an allegation to be true.But shortly after, news of the discord between Lucas and me spread in our social circle.They all said that the White and Walsh families were about to have a falling out.Otherwise, Lucas wouldn't be so arrogant, parading around with his mistress.Rumors were constantly circulating among our circle, suggesting that Director Wood had been taking her to fancy restaurants, going shopping, and purchasing luxury items like bags, cars, and houses.On the other hand, Wendy took him to eat street food, browse local markets, and wear cheap couple outfits.Like young lovers in a passionate relationship.They said, "This is a story of a prince falling for Cinderella."Perhaps Lucas gave Wendy the confidence, so she danced her not-so-smart way into my life.It happened during an auction.One of the items up for auction was something I was determined to acquire.
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The first time I heard of Lucas was during my sophomore year.A friend sent me a photo.It showed a young man in a bartender's uniform, one hand behind his back and the other holding a tray, standing amidst the vibrant nightlife. His handsome face seemed out of place in that environment of revelry.He appeared to notice my friend's covert snapshot and raised an eyebrow, revealing his discomfort.My friend said, "This guy looks like Young Master Walsh."At that moment, I was accompanying my dad at a birthday banquet. I glanced at the photo and raised an eyebrow.Indeed, he did resemble him.I looked at Young Master Walsh, who was reclining on the sofa. His thumb was circling his temple, a hint of crimson in the corner of his eyes, and his gaze slightly unfocused.As if sensing something, he looked up, and in that instant, the lights dispelled the shadows in his eyes. He blinked at me and parted his lips slightly.He said softly, "Rachel, I have a headache."He looked pitiful yet infuria
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Wendy cowered, appearing pitiable and vulnerable. The onlookers watched the commotion unfold. It wasn't until Lucas crossed through the crowd, saw the red liquid on the ground, and coincidentally heard my words.He looked fierce, marching towards me.Wendy tugged at the hem of his pants, saying, "Lucas..."Lucas shot her a cold glance but didn't respond."So, all these years, this is still how you see me," he said menacingly as he grabbed my wrist, looking as though he was about to interrogate me.I gazed at him, not saying a word.Everyone around was merely spectating, and no one wanted to be the center of attention."Speak, Rachel! Answer me!""Is everything I've worked for over these years worth nothing in your eyes?" Under his intense gaze, I pulled my hand free.In a hushed tone, I replied, "Don't let others see us quarreling."Lucas's eyes grew colder by the moment.He stared at me with an intensity as if trying to bore holes through me."So, in your eyes, I'm just a joke?"Ra
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