Chapter 38. Unexpected Visitation

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The door opened, and Lucas walked in alongside Brian, who looked worried. Sometimes I asked myself whether he cared about me or what he would benefit from my union with Lucas.

The doctor narrowed her eyes at me. I didn’t know what she was going to say, but I knew it would be nothing but the truth.

I looked to the side to see my mother, who seemed to be shaking. I knew the latest development pissed her off, but I was done with her schemes of using me to gain more and more authority for herself. I wanted my life to be mine, not hers.

“So, Doctor, what is it?” Lucas asked as he walked toward me. Once he was within r