Chapter 134

Right now, all he wanted was to take the pressure off her, to stop her from being the one everyone pointed fingers at. Everything that happened today-Lucian knew it was all his fault. If he hadn't treated her that way back then, scared her until she ran, she wouldn't be here suffering this public humiliation. If taking the blame could clear her name, he'd gladly put his own reputation on the line. And more than that, he wanted the whole damn world to know-Ariella is his girl. That baby? His. She wasn't going to get away from him again. He'd messed up from the very beginning-hurt her, made her feel trapped-and now, finally, he had the chance to make things right. He wouldn't hesitate, not even a second. "Hey babe, come with me, yeah?" he said quietly, eyes full of affection. Camera flashes went off nonstop. No one had ever seen a wedding this dramatic. Not only did Vickers show up-who always kept a low profile-but Lucian, that elusive son of the Sterling family, showed up too. The two h