Chapter 45

"Grandma!" Lucas couldn't help but raise his voice. However, Nancy shut her eyes, making it clear she didn't wish to speak to him anymore. Roxanne exchanged a look with Lucas before she sidled closer to Nancy. Then, acting like the most thoughtful and understanding woman ever, she said, "Mrs. Sanders Senior, even if you're angry at Lucas, you shouldn't joke about such matters. "You know how much Lucas has suffered since he was young, yet you're treating him so harshly because of an outsider. How could he possibly stand it? He's always respected you the most. Don't you think such words will hurt him deeply?" Nancy's eyes snapped open at that, and she gave Roxanne a hostile stare. "And who do you think you are to say that to me? Lucas is your sister's husband, yet the intimate tone you use to address him seems to imply something more. Is treating him like your brother-in-law really that hard? "Your pregnant sister is missing now, so what you should be focusing on is searching for