No Escape from Love novel Chapter 291

Lucas' expression was dark, his sharp gaze seemingly piercing through everything.

The moment Celine and Yvette saw him, they visibly froze, and their arrogance instantly subdued.

Lucas walked to my side and patted my shoulder lightly, signaling me to calm down. Then, he turned to Celine and said in an icy tone, "Celine, you deliberately provoked Madam Burke, causing her to have an episode and lash out. I think you know exactly what you were doing."

Celine's expression changed. Though clearly lacking confidence, she still insisted, "I… I didn't… I was just…"

"Just what?" Lucas pressed forward. "Just trying to scam for compensation?"

Sensing the situation was turning against them, Yvette quickly stepped in. "Even if my mom said something, Madam Burke was the one who got violent first! The injury is real! If you don't pay up, we'll make a scene!"

Lucas glanced at her and said calmly, "I'll pay for the medical expenses."

I looked at him gratefully and whispered, "Thank you. I'll pay you back… though I'm surprised you're actually willing to compensate them."

Lucas gave a slight smile. "No need to thank me."

Then, he turned to Celine and Yvette and said, "Now, please leave."

The two of them didn't dare say anything else and left the hospital ward one after the other.

I let out a long breath, suddenly feeling exhausted.

Helping Mom lie back down on the bed, I gently stroked her hair.

Lucas came to my side and asked softly, "Are you okay?"

I shook my head while holding back my tears. "I'm fine. It's just… My mom is like this, and I'm really worried about her."