Chapter 35

Although he had heard of anaphylaxis, he never fathomed that she was grappling with such a severe allergic reaction. His hand cautiously moved to her growing belly. Initially hesitant, he eventually placed his hand on her abdomen, tenderly caressing it. A peculiar emotion welled up in his heart as if there was a connection between him and her child. Despite her clear assertion that this child wasn't his, he couldn't ignore the bond he felt with the unborn child. Perhaps it was because the child belonged to her. Lucas sighed, wiping away his tears with one hand while the other continued holding Alice's hand. Leaning over, he pressed a gentle kiss on her forehead. "I promise you I'll take care of you from now on. I won't let you go. Your place is beside me," he whispered, his face close to hers. He planted another deep, soft kiss on her forehead before settling back into the chair. Throughout the entire night, Lucas remained seated beside her, steadfastly holding her hand without even bl