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The Depths of Affection 7
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
The Depths of Affection 8
In Lucas's mind, I probably was indeed a cold-hearted person. He didn't know that I had once passionately loved someone else. The elders helped keep it a secret, and though some in our circle were aware, they dared not speak of it. Lucas's father had even brought up the fact that I had been his eldest son's girlfriend for four years and brought it into the grave.As time passed, everything faded away, and hardly anyone mentioned the name Arthur Walsh anymore. So, Lucas knew nothing. He even believed that I had sought him out because the White family had set their sights on the lucrative Walsh family. That's why we hurriedly got together, and I became pregnant with little Billy, the rightful heir to the family fortune.Even though I didn't love him at the time, I could give myself up for the sake of gain. And Lucas, too, was a clever man. I used him, and he, in turn, used me. He tried his best to be good to me and be with me. From dating to proposing and then getting married, h
The Depths of Affection 9
The incident at the gathering caused quite a commotion, and Lucas's mother got wind of it and called us back for dinner. She said it was for dinner, but it was actually a scolding session.A woman who raised through the ranks thanks to my support, even her current status and position, dared to lecture me with the air of an elder in front of me. All because of the tiny bit of affection I used to have for her son. But now, I had withdrawn my heart from Lucas.She pointed her finger at my nose and berated me, "These days, it's not uncommon for wealthy men to have multiple partners. My son is quite exceptional, so why should it be an issue if he has a romantic interest outside of his committed relationship?" Instead of attempting to win his affection, you're involving yourself with a mistress and causing such a public spectacle. What do you think will happen to my family's reputation?"I sat calmly on the sofa, while Lucas was beside her trying to calm her down. This spectacle continu
The Depths of Affection 10
Arthur died in a car accident.Everyone concluded that the car accident was accidental.The truck driver, who was driving under the influence, collided with Arthur's car to avoid hitting the child who was crossing the road.The accident occurred in the bustling city and was clearly witnessed by the passersby.Even I thought it was an accident.It was not until I found out that this item belonged to Lucas' mother.Upon reviewing the surveillance footage of the accident scene, isn't that her figure at the edge of the frame?A coincidence?She just happened to be at the scene of the accident, just happened to see the gift box, and just happened to succumb to greed.But I've always liked to entertain conspiracy theories about someone.Doesn't this look like the mastermind behind the accident deliberately came to the scene to witness their handiwork?As I looked at Lucas' face, so similar to Arthur's, any affection I had nurtured in the past vanished.Only disgust remained.
The Depths of Affection 11
After that, I didn't invest too much thought in this mother and son.I left the investigation in the capable hands of Mr. Jones, who was quite competent.As I gazed out at the hazy mist beyond the window, the phone rang incessantly.Billy's teacher on the other end of the line said, "Miss White, Billy got into a fight with a classmate today. Do you have time to come over?"I've always made time for Billy's matters.But I never expected to see Lucas at the kindergarten, standing across from Billy.He was a strict father, admonishing his own son for harming his lover's niece."Billy, you're a boy, why did you scratch a little girl's face?"Is this how your mother taught you?"Show me the hand you used to scratch her!"Billy stood his ground, tears welling up in his eyes, refusing to let them fall."I don't want you! I want Mommy!"From childhood to now, Billy had never suffered any injustices.With both the Walsh and White families standing behind him, any troublesome elements would be q
The Depths of Affection 12
After a considerable amount of time passed since the incident, Lucas and I finally had contact again.He said he wanted to have a chat with me.At that time, I was walking through the airport lobby with Billy.I asked him, "What do you want to talk about? Is it about the divorce?"Billy looked up at me.I reached out and patted his head.Lucas breathed in silence, and the bustling sounds of the airport passed through the phone."Where are you right now?"I hung up the phone with a cold face.The plane was about to take off, and there were more important things at hand.Soon it would be Arthur's memorial day, and I had never taken Billy to see his biological father.A message popped up on the screen.I glanced at it and turned off my phone.
The Depths of Affection 13
Both the Walsh and White families became successful in a small, unknown county.After some refurbishments, Arthur was buried in the ancestral tomb.The photo affixed to the tombstone was cropped from a picture of Arthur and me together.He was smiling so happily, showing his pearly whites because I was by his side.I ruffled Billy's hair and whispered, "Billy, this is your dad."Billy wasn't Lucas's child.So, after Lucas' affair, I didn't stand on a moral high ground to blame him.Because I didn't have morality to begin with."He had a car accident on his way to see you, and in his final moments, he was texting Mom."He said, "Rachel, I'm sorry."And also, I love you and our..."Arthur couldn't finish a complete sentence.According to bystanders, the man in the car had his lower body crushed and deformed.Yet, he struggled to reach for his phone, trembling as he typed this message, finally hitting send in his last moments.Then, with his eyes open, he stopped breathing.Billy looked a
The Depths of Affection 14
Lucas arrived on the plane right behind me.At this moment, he stood not far away, furrowing his brow.I turned around and saw him immediately.There was a hostility in his eyes, and he gritted his teeth as he spoke, "So, Billy is Arthur's son?"I stood my ground, not saying a word.Lucas sneered coldly. "No wonder, no wonder I don't remember anything from that night. Turns out, nothing actually happened!"As expected of Director White. You kept it a secret from me all these years, only for me to unknowingly raise someone else's child."He walked slowly, but his steps were long.I pulled Billy behind me, and when I raised my eyelids again, he was already standing in front of me.Lucas grabbed the hand that was holding mine firmly and said softly, "Unfortunately, Billy only recognizes me as his father."My forearm hurt, and I struggled for a moment, but he held on even tighter."After all these years of keeping it a secret, why did you suddenly tell Billy? Is it because I'm no longer of
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