Chapter 0031 Chapter 0031 He chuckled . Im sure the lawyers will make a case for it . I have plans for that money . I paused . Well , given Twining Rivers monetary situation , its more likely I have plans for that land … Theodore laughed . I gestured vaguely over my shoulder . You should have spent your time enjoying the battle you won , Lucas , rather than showing up here . Im not sure how much time you have left to work on those offspring before youll be too destitute to support them or yourself . Thats not going to happen ! Theres no way the Courts- Im sure you can make your argument to your lawyer . The court summons will be on its way to Twining River soon . If theres any decency left in you , if you ever actually loved me , you wont make this any more difficult than it has to be . Theodores eyes flickered . He came close to me and wrapped his arm around me . Breakfast should be done soon . He smiled . Why dont you head inside and Ill take out the trash . Im not leaving without you ! Lucas yelled . I clenched my jaw . Theodores steady gaze was still on me . Anger and resentment brewed in my chest at his words . Dont kill him . He needs to show up in court . Theodore grinned . Of course not . I want him to suffer for a good long while . He turned away . Put him in his car and escort him away , I- The sound of a car crunching over the gravel drew my attention . The fucking nerve of people , Theodore growled . I turned back to see who it was as the door opened . Nora stepped out , looking frail and distressed , her eyes darting between Lucas and me . Lucas turned back . Nora ? She sniffled and rushed to him , clinging to him pathetically . He wrapped his arms around her as she looked up at him with tear filled eyes . What are you doing here ? Lucas asked . I I had to come , she said , her voice shaking . Lucas , I didnt know how to tell you , but … Im pregnant. My gut plummeted . My whole body grew stiff . Surprise flashed across Lucas face . A sharp pain 1/2 Chapter 0031 +25 BONUS tore through my heart , searing me , turning the resentment in me bitter and furious . Seven years of hoping for a child , for a family with him and nothing . And now , Nora was pregnant in less than a month ? The Goddess was either on my every possible way or unspeakably cruel . la in Nora , you shouldnt have traveled . Why would you risk coming here ? I was just so scared , she said , her voice more of a whine . With … With everything . My father and … I smirked , understanding what was happening . I almost laughed . I almost felt bad for her . She didnt seem to understand who Lucas really was at heart . I suppose those promises of children never came with a promise of marriage . How that marrying her wouldnt get him anything financially speaking ? He glanced at me , looking almost sheepish . I cocked an eyebrow at him and smirked . AN Would her being pregnant at this time help my case , Theodore ? He chuckled . Immensely . Lucas turned back to her . N ? www Well figure this out . Dont worry . Ill take care of everything . You just … Just head back , okay . Take note of the license plate , I said to Theodore . Youll need it for damages . Theodore gently pulled me closer , resting my head against his shoulder . Take your little whore and leave , he said coldly or Ill exercise my right to kill trespassing . you for No , I murmured , feeling the bile rise in my throat as Lucas held Nora protectively . Not with the child on the way . Theodores gaze father like him . shifted to mine , cold and certain . The child would be better off without a Maybe , I said loftily . But I wont have that on my conscience either . Just fine him for every minute hes still here . Lucass face twisted into anger . He flushed , and his arm tightened around Nora . Dont think for a second youve won , Violet . Your people are the ones that are going to pay the price . 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