The Abandoned Wife Dumped Him First (Victoria and Elias) novel Chapter 359

Hearing this, Lucian's brow furrowed even tighter. "I've heard Cerys mention that Victoria loves children. She even visits and donates to orphanages sometimes. Could there be a misunderstanding about the abortion?"

Jonah chimed in, recalling, "Come to think of it, the first time I saw her was at a charity gala for an orphanage. Some little kid had gotten lost and was crying his eyes out.

"The other women saw the snot running down his face and couldn't get away fast enough, terrified he'd get their dresses dirty. But Victoria, wearing a very expensive dress, walked right over, picked the kid up, and helped him find his parents."

"Neither of you were there, so you didn't see how gentle and patient she was with him. The kid got snot all over her, but she didn't get angry at all. She just comforted him."

Elias shot him a cold glare, a clear warning in his eyes. "You seem to remember that quite clearly."

Jonah felt a shiver run down his spine. He pulled back, forcing an awkward smile. "Well, the topic just came up. Don't worry, Victoria's not my type. I don't have any designs on her."

"I just think Thorne is right. For someone who loves children that much to have an abortion… something doesn't add up."

"Elias, want me to look into it again?"

Elias's gaze darkened. After a moment of silence, he said, "…We'll see."

Then, he stood up, his steps unsteady as he walked out of the private room, leaving behind a single sentence: "I'm heading back."

Before Jonah could react, Elias had already disappeared through the doorway.

"Huh? Wait, he's leaving already? He invites us out for drinks and then just takes off? What's that about?" Jonah muttered in confusion. "All I said was I'd look into Victoria's abortion again. Why does he seem so desperate to avoid it?"

Lucian gently swirled the red wine in his glass, his eyes lowered, watching the liquid slosh back and forth. After a long moment, he said slowly, "He's afraid."

Jonah was taken aback. "Afraid? Of what?"

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