At this point, even if Lana knew that there was a bottomless abyss dug by John Smith ahead, she still had to jump in.
Because there was no other way.
What could she do? He had forced her every step of the way, leaving her no room to maneuver.
Either sign this unfair IOU, or be dragged up by him and have their affair exposed in front of Ryan Miller.
The former required her signature, but it didn't mean she had to pay back the child right away, and perhaps there would be a chance in the future.
But the latter would result in her not getting any money from Ryan, and even if she went to court, the judge would think that both sides were at fault for infidelity and would not side with her.
Now, Lana Wilso was truly filled with regret for impulsively stepping into John Smith’s trap.
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