NovelEnglishChapter 372 Not Love Just Bad Acting
Lucas quietly studied the focused curve of her face; then, without warning, he pulled her into his arms. He held
her so tightly it felt as if he wanted to press her into his very bones.
“Lucas?” Sloane was startled by his sudden movement, but then she felt the faint tremor running through his
body.
“Sloane...” His voice was so hoarse it barely sounded like his own. “There's something | need to tell you.”
He buried his face in the crook of her neck, inhaling deeply. “Madam Aubrey... my mother... she has an
illegitimate son.”
Sloane's hand froze in midair. She already knew a little about this-Lena had told her.
“His nis Kelvin; he’s twenty this year.” Lucas gave a bitter laugh. “My father never knew, not until the day
he died.”
Sloane's hand gently stroked his back, feeling the tension locked in his muscles.
“All these years, I've used that secret to keep her in line.” He lifted his head, self-mockery glinting in his eyes.
“Despicable, isn't it?”
“No...” Sloane shook her head, her eyes misting over. “She’s the one who wronged you.”
Lucas crushed her against him even harder. “I always thought her strictness was because she wanted to shape
me; | thought she liked Mason more because he was more considerate; | thought, one day, she'd see my
efforts...”
“Until that day...” Lucas’ voice caught; he had to draw in a deep breath before going on. “I saw Kelvin at
Stonebridge High. He was so sunny, so carefree... and she sheltered him so well.”
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtSloane felt the warmth of tears against her neck. This man, the ruthless business titan in everyone else's eyes,
was now crumbling in her arms like a wounded child.
She patted his back softly, the way one might soothe a frightened creature.
“Do you know?” Lucas lifted his head, broken light flickering in his eyes. “Every year on Kelvin’s birthday, she
goes to spend it with him. But when | was ten, burning with a 104-degree fever, she only sent the butler to take
He laughed bitterly, a laugh uglier than any tears. “The funniest part is, | actually believed she did love me.. she
just didn’t know how to show it.”
Sloane's heart ached so badly she couldn't find the words. She only held him tighter, feeling the flood of long-
buried pain breaking loose inside him; his shoulders trembled with the release.
“She scratchedtoday because...” Lucas’ voice dropped until it was barely audible. “Because | didn’t deliver
Kelvin’s photos on time. She thought | had hurt her precious son...”
Looking at the tear-streaked face before her, Sloane realized she had never seen him like this-so fragile, like a
lost child.
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Chapter 372 Not Love Just Bad Acting
She cupped his face in her hands and kissed away the tears.
“It’s over now,” she whispered gently. “From now on, you have me.”
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Lucas rested his forehead against hers, his eyes closing. “Sloane... promiseyou'll never leave me.”
“I promise,” Sloane said solemnly, her fingers brushing over the cut on his cheek. “I'll stay with you, always.”
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