Too Late, Mr. Cooper: Your Bride Ran with Your Baby novel Chapter 330

Linton’s sharp brows knitted together. “Liliana, I can’t leave you like this.”

Afraid of angering her, he quickly added in a placating tone, “Your emotional state isn't stable right now. Your family and I are all very worried about you.”

“Liliana, I promise, as soon as you safely deliver the baby, I’ll disappear. I’ll never show up in front of you or our daughter again, okay?”

His voice was almost pleading, his tone humble and cautious.

He couldn't get the image out of his head—of finding her curled up in the rocking chair, a tiny, lost soul, completely vacant. The memory alone was enough to make his heart clench in agony.

Liliana glared at him, repeating a single word: “Out.”

Linton said nothing, remaining silent.

Let her yell.

If cursing at him helped her release her anger, she could say whatever she wanted. She could treat him like a stray dog on the street for all he cared.

As long as...

As long as she didn't go back to being that empty shell in the rocking chair, devoid of life, a sight that tore him apart.

If she could yell at him, at least she was alive.

Engaging her emotions would stop her from spiraling, from dwelling on what happened with Matthew, from getting lost in her dark thoughts.

But Liliana didn't want to see Linton.

The sight of him was agonizing.

It wasn't just because of what he had done in the past. It was because seeing him was a constant, searing reminder.

She had gotten Matthew killed.

She hated Linton, but she hated herself even more.

Linton watched her, his eyes filled with pain. After all their years together, how could he not know what she was thinking?

He leaned down and wrapped his arms around her tightly, careful not to press against her belly. He held her trembling shoulders, his own eyes red as he comforted her in a hoarse voice. “Liliana, don’t do this to yourself. I’m begging you...”

“None of this has anything to do with you. Don’t take the blame for other people’s mistakes. You saw what was on Matthew’s computer. The truth is...”

“Shut up!” Liliana cut him off, her words punctuated by choked sobs, her eyes brimming with tears.

“Don’t you dare talk about him! Shut your mouth!”

Linton lowered his head, clenching his jaw for a moment before speaking again, his voice soft. “I’m sorry, Liliana. You’re right. I won’t say anything more. Never again...”

“Please don’t cry. The doctor said you can’t get too emotional, Liliana...”