The Hidden Empress Stripping Her Secrets After Divorce novel Chapter 94

Lyra nodded emphatically once again.

Her father paused, walked over to her, and lowered his voice into an undeniable tone of absolute command. "And the most important thing—Lyra, you must get pregnant with Christian's child immediately! You have to conceive a legitimate Lancaster heir before the truth about Leo's paternity is dug up and turns the entire city upside down! That is the only way to completely shut down the gossip and force the Lancasters to accept you! Even if your past is exposed later on, Lawrence and Christian will have to weigh the consequences for the sake of Lancaster blood!"

Lyra shuddered violently. Getting pregnant with Christian's child... that had been her original plan anyway, but hearing her father state it so bluntly, almost like an ultimatum, made her feel incredibly degraded and cold. But she also knew her father was right. It was the most practical, and perhaps the only, path to survival.

"I... I know," she murmured, lowering her lashes, her hands balling into tight fists at her sides as a wave of bitter resolve washed over her.

Seeing her submission, her father's expression softened slightly. He patted her on the shoulder. "Pull yourself together. The Langford family's future depends entirely on you. Don't go anywhere for the next few days. Stay home and figure out how to win Christian back. Your mother and I will handle the mess outside."

Her mother finally regained her composure. Although she still looked utterly displeased, she stepped forward and took Lyra's hand, softening her tone. "Lyra, I was just too anxious earlier. Don't take it to heart. Right now, our family has to stick together to get through this. I'll speak to the lawyer about your sister and make sure she keeps her mouth shut and doesn't implicate you."

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