Chapter 399

Lucien Sterling’s chest felt like it was being crushed by something invisible as memories from his past life came flooding back. For seven whole years, and even after he was reborn, he’d treated the real murderer—Angelina Miller—like some precious gem, shielding her, spoiling her, loving her unconditionally. And the one girl who was truly innocent, the one who really deserved his protection—Calliope Godfrey—he'd treated her like she was his enemy. Cold words, hostile looks… He’d pushed her away again and again, each time hurting her more than the last. Worst of all, he… he'd destroyed their chance of being a family, just to get back at her. His heart clenched so hard it felt like it might explode. Breathing was a struggle. The truth hit him hard—he was the real idiot, the joke in all of this. “Cough… cough, cough…” Another rough bout of coughing shook him, blood spilling from the corner of his mouth as his vision swam and darkened. He hated Angelina—but he hated himself even more. Sudd