Chapter 12 - Lucas Prepares A Safe Haven For The Surviving Baby
Ignoring Eleanor entirely, Lucas stepped closer to Mabel, his eyes filled with profound sorrow and unwavering love.
“I know your mother had those papers drawn up, Mabel... but I also know you haven't signed them yet,” Lucas said quietly.
Mabel looked down at her hands, unable to meet his intense gaze as the emotional weight crushed her chest.
“Mother... please give us two minutes alone,” Mabel whispered, turning her head toward Eleanor.
Eleanor scoffed angrily, stepping out into the hallway but leaving the door cracked open to monitor the interaction.
“I spoke with Dr. Evans, Mabel... I know about the surviving baby and where your mother is trying to take our child,” Lucas revealed.
Mabel’s head snapped up, her eyes widening in alarm as she stared at her estranged husband.
“You can’t stop it, Lucas... my family has the legal injunctions to keep the baby safe from your corporate enemies,” Mabel choked out.
“My enemies are in federal prison right now; the syndicate is destroyed,” Lucas assured her gently.
“I prepared the penthouse nursery... I want us to raise our surviving child together, away from all the corruption,” Lucas pleaded.
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Mabel closed her eyes, fighting back a fresh wave of tears as she weighed his desperate plea against her mother’s demands.
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