Married a Secret Billionaire novel Chapter 1330

"Lena…" He paused. "I don't want you to carry all this alone. I—"

Before he could finish, Lena's voice of despair reached his ears. "I don't have a mother anymore, starting today."

Chris was taken aback. "What?"

Lena shut her eyes, tears streaming down.

Later, Chris learned that this was the day Lena's mother was executed.

Krystal, known as Madame Krys in the criminal world, was involved in human trafficking and had committed numerous crimes. Despite everything, she remained Lena's only mother in her eyes.

Chris held her tightly, gently stroking her hair.

"I don't have a mother now," Lena whispered. "I really don't. I couldn't even see her one last time. She's gone now..."

Chris deeply felt her pain. "Lena, even though you've lost your mother, you still have me."

Lena snapped out of her trance, realizing Chris was holding her. She craved his embrace, his scent, the comfort of being near him...

But fear surged within her, and she pushed him away, struggling to stand.

"No, I don't want you!"

"Lena?"

"I don't need you!" Lena avoided his gaze. "I can handle things alone. I don't need your help!"

Yet, the more she resisted, the more Chris wanted to be there for her. His closeness only deepened her feelings of inadequacy.