Chapter 971


    Chapter 971


    Lucilia’s face turned pale, she blinked back tears but didn’t let them fall.


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    She spoke in a hoarse voice, 7 know I didn’t intend to use this baby to threaten you. I just want to say


    goodbye to him. I was scared when I found out I was pregnant but now, I can’t help but get attached. I


    yeamed for someone who didn’t even belong to me”


    Her voice grew choked up. “Mr. Campbell, I don’t want anything I can get the operation like you asked,


    but can it not be today? The doctor just checked me and said the baby might already be conscious I


    want to say goodbye, to tell him that I’m not giving him away because I don’t love him”


    Luci’s tears were like a key, unlocking Shawn’s softer side


    Her crying reminded him of Caitlyn. And strangely enough, he thought Luci sounded more and more


    like Caitlyn too


    Seeing her cry, he was reminded of when Caitlyn was in her twenties, her eyes welling up with tears


    whenever he got injured ying ball


    Shawn zoned out for a moment, his heart softened


    He’d never gotten over Caitlyn’s betrayal. He’d always thought their rtionship turned sour because


    Caitlyn was too domineering Yet, he had always been proud to marry her – she was beautiful, capable,


    and the dream girl of many guys.


    His ssmates that looked down on him all wanted to chase this goddess, and she chose him. This


    greatly satisfied his vanity


    But Caitlyn was always a strong character, always restricting him. She wouldn’t let him smoke, drink, or


    stay outte. Sometimes, he thought she chose him just so she could control him


    She never asked for his opinion onpany matters and always acted on her own. This put Shawn,


    who graduated from the same school, off bnce


    As time passed, he couldn’t remember the details of their rtionship


    After Caitlyn passed away, he frequently dreamt of her when she was young, either acting cute or


    upset, always relying on him.


    Now, Luci looked just like Caitlyn in his dreams.


    They even had simr voices and expressions, which tugged at Shawn’s heartstrings.


    He forgot all about his promise to Helen and gently wiped Luci’s tears


    “Stop crying, if you don’t want the operation, then don’t do it. It’s just one more kid, it’s not like I can’t


    afford it.”


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    Luci asked quietly. “But what about your wife? How will you exin it to her? I don’t want to put you


    in a tight spot because of me


    Shawn furrowed his brows, his head throbbing just thinking about it. He muttered. ‘Don’t worry about it,


    I’ve got my tricks.”


    Helen had just been called over when she heard this. Her face instantly turned sour.


    Shawn, that rascal! His antics were so annoying!


    Just as Helen was about to lose her temper, Celeste’s voice echoed from not too far away.


    “Mr. Campbell, Helen fancy seeing you here”


    Both of them froze, turning to see Celeste standing coolly not too far away, with Liam, who they hadn’t


    seen in a while, by her side


    They stood at arm’s length, neither too close nor too distant, their expressions indifferent.