Chapter 2


    Their lives went on this way until Linda came between them.


    Ironically, Chloe herself had nudged Lucas towards Linda. Linda was their high school ssmate.


    She came from a modest background and was naturally timid, but her grades were excellent. As the


    only schrship student at their prestigious school, Linda was like a gentle rabbit thrown among


    wolves and was often bullied by privileged kids.


    Chloe had always stood up for her, even getting into fights to protect her. They became best friends


    andter ended up at the same university. Being Chloe''s high school "bestie," Linda also got to


    know Lucas well. But back then, there were no sparks between them.


    During their sophomore year summer, Chloe and Lucas signed up for a university-organized camp.


    Just before the trip, Chloe sprained her ankle and gave her spot to Linda. Lucas didn''t want to go


    without Chloe, but she insisted he go, worried that Linda would be bullied without her presence. So,


    Lucas went to look after Linda. And that led to something more.


    That summer, Chloe faced the toughest time of her life. Her half-sister Lisa had returned to the


    family. At Chloe''s lowest point, Lucas broke up with her, saying he wanted to be with Linda. Chloe


    couldn''t handle the back-to-back blows. She tried to end her life but survived, leading to unexpected


    turns.


    Lucas’ parents, Antonio and Tara, who had always seen her as their future daughter-inw, were


    heartbroken. His grandfather Joshua, leveraging family shares, forced Lucas to marry Chloe. But


    less than two monthster, Lucas applied for an exchange program at Yale and left for the States,


    taking Linda with him.


    Three years flew by...


    Soon, Chloe''s car pulled up outside the airport. Her thoughts snapped back to the present. Joshua


    had asked her to pick up Lucas today. Chloe checked her watch—perfect timing.


    Looking up, she saw Lucas pushing his luggage trolley, walking out from the terminal. He’s dressed


    in a white shirt and ck trousers, his handsome features and graceful demeanor exuding the


    elegance of someone from a distinguished family. His usually gentle face hardened when he saw


    Chloe.


    Chloe smiled, opened the car door, and walked towards him. "Hey hubby, long time no see. How’s it


    going?"


    Her voice was melodious and inviting, with a touch of yful seductiveness that was hard to resist.


    Even passersby couldn''t help but steal nces, envying the man she greeted.


    Lucas'' frown deepened. Chloe looked stunning today as if she had dressed up just for him. She


    looked different from three years ago. Back then, without makeup, she was like the cute girl next


    door. Now, with wless makeup and soft waves in her hair, dressed in designer clothes, she


    exuded azy luxury.


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    "Don''t call me that," Lucas'' voice was icy.


    He nced at the woman in white beside him. Chloe had noticed her before getting out of the car.


    Linda had returned with him. Dressed in a loose, white cotton dress, Linda wore no makeup, but her


    petite face and naturally shy, innocent eyes were still incredibly touching.


    Her one hand clung to Lucas'' arm, and the other rested on her slightly rounded belly. The gesture


    was clear.


    Chloe smiled and asked, "Linda, are you pregnant?"