Chapter 43
“That’s a badge of honor,” Emma said with a sincere smile, linking her arm through Lucy’s. “Because you’re an amazing mother p>
Lucy and Emma took a taxi to the address Jane had sent.
When they arrived at the lounge, Jane was already waiting for them.
After introducing Emma to Jane, the three sat down. Jane handed over the menu, and they quickly ordered some appetizers.
Before the food arrived, a slender figure stopped beside Lucy. A female voice asked tentatively, “You must be Lucy p>
Lucy looked up, confused. She was certain she had never met this woman.
Jane, recognizing the newcomer, immediately darkened her expression. “Joyce, what do you want p>
Hearing the name “Joyce,” Lucy realized who it was. Her lips curled into a cold smile. “I’d actually forgotten about you. Do you need something p>
“We need to talk,” Joyce said stiffly, her tone leaving no room for refusal.
“I don’t think there’s anything for us to talk about,” Lucy said, leaning back in her chair with a look of indifference.
Joyce took a step forward, getting straight to the point. “Even if you’re back, don’t think you can steal Kingsley away! He can only be mine p>
Lucy laughed softly, her tone mocking. “Why would I revisit last night’s dinner p>
She paused, then glanced at Joyce, her voice turning cold. “You can leave now. Don’t ruin my appetite p>
Joyce clenched her fists, staring at her. “Lucy, you’d better remember what you said today p>
Watching Joyce retreat, Lucy gave a
self-deprecating scoff. “Just
and
returned to The Capital and
of
already running into all sorts demons. This city really is too small p>
Jane poured her a glass of warm water, looking disdainful. “Drink
some water to calm down. With how malnourished she looks, I really
dopt understand what kind of man Would like her p>
“Isn’t it enough that Kingsley likes her?” Lucy took a sip, speaking as if discussing a stranger.
Jane laughed, refuting, “I don’t see that he likes her. If he really liked her, would he leave her out here, looking so gaunt and neglected p>
The waiter arrived with their food, ending the conversation. As they ate and listened to the soothing music, the unpleasantness faded.
They stayed at the lounge for nearly two hours. As they reached the entrance to leave, they bumped into Wyatt Sterling, who was wearing a loud floral shirt.
Seeing Lucy, he immediately snubbed out his cigarette and bounded over, acting familiar. “Lucy p>
Lucy looked at his blindingly colorful shirt and couldn’t help but smirk. “What are you doing here p>
“What else? Chasing someone,” Wyatt said with a roguish sway of his body. “Are you back in The Capital for good? Or leaving again p>
“Just back for a business trip,” Lucy answered truthfully.
Jane pulled her car up to the curb. Lucy waved to Wyatt. “I’m heading out p>
“Wait, Lucy!” Wyatt hurriedly pulled out his phone. “Let’s exchange contacts so we can stay in touch p>
Lucy accepted the friend request
readily, teasing him as she did. “Your
shirt is too loud. You look unreliable.
Next time you chase a girl wear something plain.” fo
Wyatt laughed nonchalantly. “Hah, I’m just playing around anyway. It doesn’t matter what I wear p>
Lucy smiled, waved, and left.