Chapter 227


    Chapter 227 A Growing Sense Of Unease


    “That’s precisely why I’m scared to go through with a divorce! If I do, it would mean surrendering all of my father’s lifetime savings! I’d be the most unfilia


    “Butpared to the suffering you endure now, your father would surely prefer to make that exchange.” Lysander countered.


    father


    “Because I’m certain my father would agree, that’s why I’m afraid to leave. Lysander, I can’t let my pay for my naivety and foolishness; I owe him an apol


    “Don’t talk nonsense,” Lysander said softly, “I’ll definitely help you, but the baby needs to be aborted. Are you willing?”


    Prisci shivered. Her hand tenderly stroked her erged belly, her expression pained. “Lately, my mother–in–


    law has been administering various folk remedies, things like baby gender–changing pills and boy–birthing clixirs, which are


    harmful. The baby in my womb has grown so much in just four months; I’m afraid it might already be malformed.”


    Lysander eyed her stomach, biting her lip in hesitation.


    Prisci continued, “Lysander, you were right, I should have listened to you…”


    “It’s still not toote,” Lysander reassured her, “You need to stay here for now. Ignore any calls from the and concentrate on your health. We can’t procee


    Tears welled up in Prisci’s eyes. “Lysander, do you have a n?”


    “I do, but it will take some time. In the meantime, you need to get some rest and wait for my message.”


    After ensuring Prisci wasfortably settled in, Lysander headed to the supermarket adjacent to the hotel to pick up some essentials and food to take


    She sternly reminded Prisci to stay indoors and avoid any contact with the Molseys before leaving the hotel.


    As she was on her way, her phone rang; it was Zachary. “Lysander, I’m at the hospital entrance now, sorry for beingte today, got caught up with some


    Lysander replied, “It’s okay, I had a few errands myself, I’m not at the hospital. I’ll just catch a taxi backter.”


    “What happened to you?”


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    “Nothing major, just catching up with a friend’s daughter; we had a meal together.”


    Zachary chuckled. “I see, where are you now? I’lle and pick you up.”


    “No need, it’s not far away.”


    “We agreed that I would pick you up after work, I can’t break that promise. Please send me your location.”


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    Chapter 227 A Growing Sense Of Unease


    However, remembering a recent conversation between Zachary and Harry, where the two men looked to be enjoying the interaction, she quickly withdrew


    She then hailed a taxi to that next intersection. The two points were roughly a kilometer apart; it wouldn’t take long to get there.


    Stepping out of the taxi, she waited at the roadside until Zachary pulled up. “Lysander.”


    “Zachary, you’re here.”


    “Quick, get in, we shouldn’t park here too long.”


    Lysander opened the door and settled into the car.


    Once she was inside, Zachary surveyed the surroundings,menting. “This doesn’t look like amercial area, right? It’s all office buildings here, not


    here?”


    Lysander ined, “She works around here, it was just more convenient.”


    “You mentioned it was a friend’s daughter, which friend? Do I know them?”


    “A university friend, you haven’t met.”


    Zachary persisted, “I’ve introduced you to all my close friends, aren’t you going to introduce me to yours?”


    “My best friend is Daphne, you’ve met her already.”


    “Daphne? Who’s that?”


    “She used to go by Harper. We were in the same ss back at school.”


    “Oh. I don’t remember her.”


    Upon hearing this, Lysander felt a growing sense of unease.


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