Chapter 75

"Yes!" Nora stepped aside just enough to let Lucian and Ariella pass, heading toward the dining room. It was only then she noticed the tear streaks on Ariella's face. That cry just now... it hadn't come from her heart. Mr. Sterling used to be such a kind man. Nora remembered how, back then, when her husband had gotten seriously injured and she had no other way, she'd drag him out every day and kneel by the road, begging. Lucian had stumbled upon them once. At first, he thought they were con artists and scolded them harshly. But once he realized the situation was real, he immediately sent Wade to the hospital. His treatment went okay, but he ended up with a limp. No one was willing to hire him afterward. That's when Lucian offered them to stay at this villa-said no one was using it-and let them live there with their kid. He even made sure they had everything they needed and paid them regular wages. Lucian rarely came by himself. No one else in the Sterling family even knew about this pl