Jealousy Alpha's Regret novel Chapter 282

Chapter 282

But Lucas surprised me. His expression softened, and after a moment of silence, be reached across the table, stopping just short of touching my hand.

“If that’s what you’re worried about, Iris, I want you to know that it doesn’t change anything for me,” he said, his voice gentle but firm. 7 care about your not just some arrangement our families made. And the baby… he glanced at my stomach, ‘I would treat your child as my own. You have my word

I blinked, completely thrown off balance. This was not the reaction I had expected. Was he serious? Or was this just something he was saying to appear noble?

“Lucas,” I said, pulling my hand back slightly, “you don’t understand what you’re saying. This isn’t just any baby. This is a Grey heir.” I didnt explicitly say it was Sebastien’s, but the implication was clear.

‘I know exactly what I’m saying,” Lucas replied, his gaze unwavering. I’m saying I choose you, regardless of circumstances.”

My chest tightened with a mix of emotions-surprise, confusion, and a hint of something that might have been gratitude. But I couldnt let his unexpected gallantry sway me from my decision.

“No,” I said firmly, shaking my head. “That’s not the point. I’m not looking for someone to accept my circumstances. I’m not looking for a marriage at all right now.” I met his gaze directly. “I called this meeting to clear things up, not to create more misunderstandings. I truly have no intention of pursuing any relationship. My focus is on my career and…” I glanced down at my stomach, ‘this little one.”

Lucas’s expression fell slightly, but he seemed to understand the finality in my tone. After a moment, he nodded slowly.

“I respect your honesty,” he said quietly. “But my feelings won’t change, Iris. Whether you want to acknowledge our arrangement or not. I care for you. That

won’t simply disappear because you wish it to.”

I glanced at my watch, seizing the opportunity for escape. “I need to get back to work,” I said, standing up. “This conversation has been… clarifying. Thank

you for understanding.”

Lucas stood as well, not trying to stop me. “Take care of yourself, Iris,” he said, softly.

As I walked through the glass doors of the coffee shop, I could feel his gaze following me, lingering particularly on the slight swell of my abdomen that confirmed everything I’d told him.

Back on the street, I took a deep breath of fresh air. At least that was one problem addressed, even if it hadn’t ended exactly as I’d expected. Lucas’s reaction

T had been surprising. Was he genuinely that interested in me, or did he have ulterior motives? I couldn’t be sure.

“We don’t need anyone else,” I whispered, my hand resting on my stomach. “Just you and me-we’ll be fine.”

Back at my desk, I immersed myself in work, determined to focus on the things I could control. By mid-afternoon, I was deep into reviewing design specifications when my phone rang. Daniel Parker’s name flashed on the screen.

I hit decline without hesitation. Ten seconds later, it rang again-Daniel again. I declined a second time. After the third call in quick succession, I finally answered, my patience worn thit.

“What?” I snapped.

Iris, Daniel’s voice was urgent, Sebastien needs to see you. It’s important.”

let out a harsh laugh. Im sure he does. He’s tried every trick in the book this week. What’s the new approach? A family emergency? A business crisis.

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There was a pause before Daniel spoke,

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