At the worst possible moment, Lucas's mother, Patricia Nolan, appeared.
She took Vanessa's hand affectionately. "Nessa, since you're pregnant with Lucas's baby, the Grant family will take responsibility." Then she shot Lucas a meaningful look. "Get over here."
Patricia huffed. "I never liked Emma anyway. She had no family background to speak of, and then she pulled something that disgraceful at the wedding. The Grant family has never been so humiliated. You and Nessa grew up together, and our families know each other well. She is obviously the better match. From now on, the two of you should settle down and build a proper life together."
Lucas couldn't take any more.
He turned away from his mother.
"Mom! Vanessa and I will never happen. And I'm sure that baby isn't mine. She's only af
