Chapter 43

Lucas felt like he was being abandoned by the entire world.

Chelsey didn't want the house, his money, or him.

The woman who promised she would be there by his side for the rest of his life still gave up on him in the end.

Lucas' hands pressed on Chelsey's back, as if he was trying to meld her into his body so that she truly wouldn't leave.

Chelsey was being hugged so tightly she nearly couldn't breathe. She pushed at Lucas' chest with all her might. "Let me go. Let me … go … "

But Lucas only tightened his embrace. In the end, Chelsey couldn't hold back anymore and slapped him in the face.

Only then did Lucas come back to his senses.

"I'm so sorry!" He quickly let go of Chelsey and took a step back. His gaze was emotional.

Chelsey's eyes were filled with sheer hatred, the kind that came with the urge to kill.

Lucas' lips pulled tight for a moment as he explained, "Thank you for the birthday presents. I just saw them. I like them a lot."

"No need to thank me. I'm just glad you