Chapter 489: Sienna Had Considered Countless Scenarios

Sienna had considered countless scenarios. She believed someone had schemed against Lucas. She assumed the woman who slept with him was malicious and cunning. She was prepared to face any challenge alongside Lucas. She never expected the woman would be fragile, innocent, and harmless. A woman who endured immense suffering because of Lucas... As Noah pulled Sienna toward the window, she watched Lucas extend his hand to help Sophia up. Throughout their entire relationship, Sienna never witnessed Lucas touch another woman. Yet he protected Sophia. He treated her differently...

If Sienna wasn't present, Lucas would have reunited with Sophia. Noah would have found his real mother... Seeing Sienna's expression shift, Noah tugged her hand urgently. "Don't overthink, Mommy. Daddy only loves you! This mommy is from the past. And I only like you! I only want you as my mommy! Even though she seems nice, I don't like her. I feel nothing for her. Noah only loves you!"

Noah spoke with complete sincerity. He truly felt no connection to Sophia, while he adored Sienna instantly upon meeting her. Being with Sienna felt warm and secure, as if she was his real mother. Sienna removed the earbuds and ruffled his small head. "Don't worry, Noah. Mommy isn't overthinking. I'm just..." She just found it difficult to accept. The situation felt increasingly complicated. The door opened suddenly. Lucas's tall, imposing figure entered. He saw Sienna and Noah by the window, holding the high-tech earbuds. He frowned.

Had she heard everything? Sienna met Lucas's gaze. Their eye contact grew complex and heavy. The atmosphere turned tense and strange. After a moment of silence, Lucas spoke to Noah. "Go upstairs."

"Okay..." Noah sensed the seriousness and scurried upstairs on his small legs.

Sienna set down the earbuds calmly. "Noah gave them to me." She didn't want Lucas thinking she eavesdropped habitually.

"I understand."

Lucas harbored no suspicion toward her. After closing the door, he walked into the living room and sat on the sofa. He rested his arms on his lap, fingers entwined, leaning slightly forward. He adopted a pensive posture, his expression grave. Sienna had never seen him like this. She knew he was gathering his thoughts, so she waited patiently by the window. After a while, Lucas asked, "Sienna, do you trust me?" His deep voice carried a faint trace of unease.

Sienna frowned. This wasn't the opening she anticipated. She looked at him and countered, "Does it matter? Whether I trust you or not."

"Of course it does." Lucas lifted his gaze to hers. "You heard everything. I was drugged five years ago. My consciousness was blurred. I harmed Sophia."

"Sophia attended the same university as me. I owed her a debt. But that's all it was—repaying a favor. No emotions involved. Give me time. I'll resolve this." His final sentence was delivered with sincere reassurance.

Sienna felt conflicted. Though Lucas sounded genuine, she had to consider other factors. Sophia suffered tremendously because of Lucas. Lucas had to make amends and take responsibility. There would be more interactions between them. Could feelings develop through continued contact? Moreover, they shared a university background and a ten-year history.