Too Late, Mr. Cooper: Your Bride Ran with Your Baby novel Chapter 402

"Liliana."

"I hope you meet someone better next time."

Liliana's slender shoulders trembled slightly, confused by his words.

She lowered her lashes, pressing her lips together, and remained silent.

They stood in a wordless standoff for another long moment.

With a flutter of her long lashes, Liliana took a small step back to create some distance. She turned her face away slightly and said coldly.

"As long as you know that yourself."

"Let go."

Seeing Liliana's cold, unyielding demeanor, Linton gave a helpless smile and sighed again.

A tightness seized his chest, making it harder to breathe. A sharp ringing started in his ears, and a splitting headache began to bore into his skull like a drill.

Linton’s face was pale, but his gaze was gentle and deeply affectionate as he looked at the quiet, beautiful woman in his arms. He couldn't resist leaning down to kiss her soft, crimson lips once more, then nipped at them gently before pulling away with reluctance.

"Liliana."

Linton looked down at her seriously, his voice raspy as he spoke slowly.

"I just want you to know…"

"My greatest wish in this life is for you to be happy."

If he was the source of all her pain, then…

Linton didn't dare to think further. His heart ached so much that breathing became difficult, and his face grew even paler.

Was this how his darling had felt before?

If so…

Then he truly deserved to die.

How could he have let the woman he loved suffer so much? All for such pointless reasons?

Liliana cut him off without a trace of emotion. "That won't be necessary."

"I have a ride. I don't need you."

Linton fell silent.

He raised his hand, as if wanting to touch her, but he lacked the courage.

A bitter smile touched his lips. He pulled Liliana into one last, tight embrace, feeling the warmth of her soft body. Then, gritting his teeth, despite the immense reluctance in his heart, he finally let her go.

Once freed, Liliana showed no hesitation. Without a backward glance, she turned and walked away.

After a few steps, she paused.

As if remembering something, she stopped and turned slightly, reminding him in a cool voice.

"Don't forget the check-up in three days."

"…Be there."