Adrian’s face darkened, and he moved to follow—
but Stella clutched her belly suddenly.
“Adrian, my stomach… it hurts.”
He looked up to see me already walking away, and let out a silent sigh.
“I’ll take you to rest.”
When Lucas entered, my father did something rare—he smiled and welcomed him to sit.
The Lane family and the Vaughns had been bitter rivals for years.
Whenever my father saw old Mr. Vaughn, his face would harden.
But now, everything had changed.
Since the Vaughns agreed to this marriage, my father seemed to like Lucas more with each glance.
“Lila, your wedding is near. Since Lucas has agreed to marry into our family and help you manage our estate, it’s time you showed him around.”
I led Lucas through the house, his gaze never leaving me.
When we reached a quiet corner, I nearly stumbled, but he caught me instantly.
The next moment, he pinned me against the wall.
“Lila, I’ve chased you for six years. Now, at last, you’ll be mine.”
He leaned in to kiss me—
But from nearby came a woman’s plaintive cry.
“Adrian, I’m so upset! Today was supposed to be our wedding, but she just had to steal the spotlight.”