It Doesn’t Matter Anymore novel Chapter 90

Chapter 90

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Chapter 90

Jennie wept delicately, her pitiful sobs drawing sympathy

At the same time, she kept a close eye on Lucas’s reaction

Sure enough, just mentioning that incident was enough to stir up his quilt and sense of responsibility toward her

In truth, although high society in New York loved to romanticize her and Lucas’s so called touching love story, before the show me ins

Lucas had only ever treated her like a younger sister there wasn’t a hint of romantic affection

In fact…

He barely even knew her.

He had allways been polite and distant.

As for the engagement, rumor had it he never agreed with it. He thought those days of arranged marriages and silent unions were long gone.

But that accident was when she had seized her chance.

And from it, secured Lucas’s promise.

Who would’ve guessed things would take such a drastic turn later?

“I’ll honor my promise,” Lucas said calmly. “I’ll take care of you. Your child will grow up safely under my protection.”

It wasn’t what Jennie wanted to hear.

She’d already told him she was happy about his divorce.

That was practically spelling it out for him.

She wanted to marry Lucas.

But he… dodged it.

“The doctor said you need to rest for a while. Don’t let your mind wander,” Lucas added, standing up. “It’s getting late. You should sleep. I’ll com

visit tomorrow.”

“You’re tired of me, aren’t you?” Jennie choked on her tears, her voice trembling and broken.

“No,” Lucas denied.

“Then you’re in love with Liora, aren’t you?” she cried harder, raising her voice.

Lucas’s brows furrowed instantly.

With a cold snap, he said, “A mute? You think she’s worthy? Jennie, next time think before you speak.”

He didn’t offer a single word of comfort, just turned and left the room.

No sooner had Lucas walked out, than May and her husband walked in.

“Jennie, what’s wrong? Why are you crying?” May rushed over, distressed.

Jennie wiped away her tears with rough jerks of a tissue, her sorrowful expression fading into irritation.

Chapter 90

Lucas’s angry reaction had pleased her

At least it meant that useless Liora hadn’t managed to get Lucas’s attention after three whole years.

But.

He still hadn’t mentioned marrying her!

That meant, deep down, he still looked down on her!

The more Jennie thought about it, the angrier she got. Suddenly, she

Gone was the gentle, loving image she’d shown around Lu

punched herself in the stomach a few times. “It’s all this bastards fault

-the way she’d acted like this child was her treasure.

Four months ago…

Lucas had brought Jennie back to the country.

She had been dreaming of living the glamorous life of a wealthy housewife.

But what happened took her by surprise.

The day after returning, the physical exam Lucas arranged revealed she

was

pregnant.

It hit Jennie like a bolt of lightning.

Lucas, believing it had been difficult for her to conceive, encouraged her to keep the baby, promising to care for them both.

But one lie from Jennie meant covering it with countless more.

She had no choice but to go along with it.

But she had never intended to keep the baby.

She’d been looking for a chance to get rid of it.

Unfortunately, Lucas’s people were always watching her too closely.

“Enough!” Chad snapped. “You were too careless! You didn’t even know you were pregnant, and then Lucas caught you red-handed. I told you, man is going to accept his woman carrying someone else’s child!”

“And whose fault is that? Wasn’t it you who picked that bastard Wesley?” Jennie shouted back.

“Que

still here,” May warned in a low voice.

oned to protect Jennie.

eyes gleaming with calculation. “Jennie, do you want Lucas to cut ties with Liora for good?”

ng to see them separated forever,” Jennie said without hesitation.

hen you’ll need to use that child. You didn’t go through all this suffering for nothing. Let’s make it a one shot, two kills.

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Chapter 90

Lucas left the hospital.

de drove straight home.

ven after parking in the garage, he sat in his

Car for half an hour before finally getting out

A few boxes sat neatly stacked in the corner of the entryway.

They were filled with Liora’s seasonal clothes.

She didn’t want them anymore.

He opened the side room off the foyer, which used

lo

serve as a

and

[coat closet.

Inside was a glass-fronted shoe cabinet that used

filled

with all of

of Liora’s various dance shoes.

Now, it was empty.

For the first time, standing in front of that barren display case, Lucas truly felt it-Liora was gone from his life.

And maybe that was for the best, he thought.

Setter for her to leave on her own than for him to agonize over how to divorce her. It was easier for everyone.

He should feel relieved to be free from the humiliation.

But…

nstead, his chest felt tight, like something heavy was pressing down on it.

He couldn’t breathe.

It has been three years, after all. He was just… not used to it yet.

That’s what he told himself, trying to explain away his strange mood.

Outside the window, snow began to fall silently.

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