chapter969

Lucinda sat there with her hands squeezed together, tears swimming in her eyes. I get it, Mom, Dad. I'll learn from Lydia from now on. I only told my friends she was your adopted daughter because I had no choice. Lydia didn't want anyone to know about her real identity, and I just let it slip. I never thought they'd judge her like that. I'll apologize to her, I promise, but I don't know if she'll forgive me..."

Kylie reached over, gently rubbing Lucinda's head. Your sister knows her own mind. It's getting late. Get some sleep, and we can talk more in the morning."

Lucinda had expected Kylie and Cameron to reassure her, to promise that Lydia would forgive her no matter what. That way, if Lydia didn't accept her apology, it would make Lydia look unreasonable and childish.

But Kylie and Cameron didn't take the bait.

Lucinda nodded weakly. "I'm sorry for making you worry tonight. You should both get some rest too."

As soon as Cameron and Kylie left, Lucinda's sad, helpless look vanished. Her eyes turned cold and sharp.

Good thing she'd thought ahead. If not, Lydia would have found a way to kick her out of the Norwood family for sure. But now, their parents' attention was back on her. Lydia wouldn't be able to drag her down so easily.

Outside the room, Kylie and Cameron exchanged a look and walked down the hall to Lydia's door. They saw right through Lucinda's act, but still, she was the daughter they had raised. They couldn't just kicking her out now. However, it wasn't fair to Lydia.

Kylie knocked softly. "Lydia?"

Lydia was about to take a shower, but when she heard the knock, she came to open the door. She saw Kylie and Cameron standing there, looking awkward and hesitant, and instantly understood what they wanted to say.

"I get it. You don't have to explain."

Kylie and Cameron both felt a wave of guilt and admiration for Lydia's maturity.

"Lydia, can we give Lucinda one more chance? She says she knew what she did wrong. If she ever hurts you again, your dad and will send her away, no questions asked.

Lydia nodded. Okay."

The next morning, Lydia slipped out of the house without even grabbing breakfast Connor had invited her out, and she wanted to bring Luke along She'd tried to see Luke. yesterday, but the kidnapping thing came up and she never made it. Now, when she tried calling him, his phone just rang and rang. Maybe his battery died, or maybe he was lostin one of his experiments again, but either way, she couldn't shake the worry and decided to check on him herself.

When she got to Golden Imperial Mansions, she hurried inside. As soon as the door

opened, Marshmellow, the robot, rolled up to greet her.

Lydia gave Marshmellow a quick pat on the head. She saw someone moving

around in the lab and called out, "Luke?"

The lab door swung open, and a familiar figure stepped out.

"Lydia, you're here!" Neal looked at Lydia, obviously surprised and happy to see her.

Lydia's expression shifted. She frowned. "Luke isn't here?"

Neal hesitated. "No, he's not. I thought he was with you."

Lydia's stomach twisted. Something felt wrong.

She pulled out her phone, tried Luke's number again, but still no she

Swer Without hesitating, net

went to the computer and tracked, his phone.

The location popped up on the screen. Lydia's heart dropped. "Something's happened to Luke."