Chapter 443: Cursed to Be Unhappy
Ella took a deep breath, her nerves calming with Eric by her side. Her gaze softened, filled with warmth. "You’re right. The baby is strong and will be fine. Dad, how long will you stay this time?"
Lucas smiled. "Of course, I’ll stay until after your wedding. Then I’ll head back to Country W briefly, but unless something major happens, I’ll always make it a point to return to Country S to be with you."
Ella felt a little awkward. She was already an adult, yet her father still wanted to stay by her side.
Standing nearby, Luke’s face was dark with anger. He gave Ella a brief glance before turning and walking out of the room.
The day they returned from Country W, Lucas had informed him that Ella wasn’t ill and hadn’t had a miscarriage—that everything had been a façade.
Luke was shocked and furious, realizing just how foolish his words to Ella had been.
From beginning to end, he had been kept in the dark, deceived. He blamed himself for not earning Ella’s trust, forcing her to keep him out of the loop.
A mix of frustration and disappointment spread through his chest as Luke walked coldly to the corridor window. He took a deep breath, trying to regain his composure.
It felt like an addiction—anything related to Ella consumed his thoughts, driving him to obsession.
This habit wasn’t healthy. It needed to stop, or it would destroy him.
Lucas approached as Luke reached for a cigarette. "You never used to smoke," Lucas commented calmly.