Chapter 652 It'll Never Come to That

Lucas’ grip on my hand tightened. It was a while before he spoke up, "Yvette, you know that's never going to happen, right?" I did not respond, just looked back at him and replied, "So many things are beyond our control." His lips tightened, and a shadow of grief crossed his face. "Yvette, you'll protect our little one, and take care of yourself too, won't you?" I held his gaze in silence and for so long that my legs began to tingle with pins and needles. Then, breaking the tension, I smiled and assured him, "I'll do everything to protect our baby, and I'll take care of myself too." Worry clouded his eyes, and he seemed to struggle with words left unsaid. "Lucas?" A voice called out from a short distance away. We both glanced over to see Kenneth approaching, bundled up in a thick fur coat, likely due to the chilly snowfall. His signature gold-rimmed glasses were missing, making me do a double-take before I recognized him. He was flanked by several bodyguards. Lucas, unfazed by h