Daddy the Miracle Medic (Lachlan and Miranda) novel Chapter 493

Chapter 493 Claudia's Dilemma

Upon receiving Lachlan's phone call, Claudia's emotions were unexpectedly complex. She was both scared and excited for reasons she couldn't quite explain.

Deep down, she harbored a great deal of resentment. If Lachlan were still poor, she wouldn't have felt this way.

But now he was wealthy and powerful, with a strength that made her almost unable to believe it!

She had heard from Kayden that even Isa had been forced to leave the family and go into hiding because of Lachlan's power.

So Claudia couldn't help but feel extremely resentful when she thought about how this man had once belonged to her, how he used to be her obedient husband.

Helping Kayden manipulate the relationship between Lachlan and Miranda, and all the acting she did, was also driven by a certain possessiveness as a woman.

If it hadn't gone too far later on, and if Lachlan hadn't almost killed her in a fit of rage, Claudia would never have left Edoland.

She might have caused trouble, trying every possible means to make Lachlan return to her side or to target him in some way.

So now, when she heard Lachlan say he wanted to meet her, Claudia was both suspicious and faintly excited.

"You... aren't you here to settle the score with me?" Claudia asked cautiously.

Lachlan sneered, "I'm not that boring! If I wanted to settle the score with you, you would have been dead when I came to your house in Edoland last time!"

"Ah? Really?" Claudia heard Lachlan say this and thought it made sense.

In the next second, her eyes flickered a few times, and she asked in a soft tone, "So, Lachlan, what do you want from me?"

Hearing Claudia's tone, Lachlan couldn't help but feel a hint of disgust, but he needed her right now, so he didn't show any emotions and said calmly, "Let's talk when we meet! After this is done, I can give you however much money you want. I guarantee that you'll live the life you want for the rest of your life."

Upon hearing these words, Claudia's eyes instantly brightened, and she pondered before asking again, "Are you really... not planning anything harmful to me?"

Lachlan spoke coldly, "Claudia, in my eyes, you're nothing but a insignificant person. Do you think I would bother dealing with you if you didn't act cheap or playing tricks on me?"

Claudia, upon hearing this, couldn't help but grit her teeth.

Feeling the condescending disdain in Lachlan's tone, a sense of discontent surged within her.

There was a time when this man held her in the palm of his hand and obeyed her every word. When they went bankrupt and divorced, he begged her desperately.

Later on, he even lost all dignity and begged her for money to treat their daughter's illness!

Claudia always thought that in this lifetime, she should be the one standing at the top, looking down on this man.

But now, in this man's eyes, was she just an insignificant existence?

This psychological disparity and imbalance deepened Claudia's twisted and jealous mentality.

But it was precisely this mentality that made her grit her teeth and agree, "Fine, I promise to meet you. When and where?"

"Where are you now?" Lachlan asked in a deep voice.

"I'm currently in Qusall!" Claudia replied.

Lachlan understood in his heart upon hearing this!

Qusall City was a third-tier city in Jueham State, about two hundred miles away from Edoland. It wasn't too close, nor too far.

"Yeah! Didn't we come here from Edoland to avoid him? Why... why would you want to see him again?" Maisie said, her face filled with horror, then turned pale. "By the way, we changed our phone numbers. How did he contact you? Is he specifically looking to settle the score with you?"

Claudia's parents were truly frightened by Lachlan's actions last time. Hearing that he was looking for their daughter filled them with fear and unease.

Upon hearing her parents' concerns, Claudia's expression changed several times. "It shouldn't be possible. From what I know about Lachlan, since he didn't kill me last time, he won't do anything to me afterwards!"

"But how can you be so sure? Claudia, you know how much Lachlan cares about his daughter. You almost harmed Nora twice. How could Lachlan not hate you? Maybe last time he just had a moment of weakness, but upon reflection, he might decide to eliminate you completely to prevent any future trouble," Adam said with a serious expression.

As Adam finished speaking, Claudia's face became uncertain.

Initially, when Lachlan came crawling back to her, she felt a mix of excitement and satisfaction. But now, it had turned into suspicion and unease.

Could Lachlan have ill intentions towards her?

"You two stay here and watch TV. I'll go to my room for a while," Claudia said, her mind in turmoil, filled with conflict and hesitation.

"Claudia, you really need to think this through! If it comes to it, we'll move again and change our phone numbers. This time, we won't tell anyone! We can't play around with our lives!" Maisie reminded her.

Claudia reluctantly agreed and went back to her room.

Just as she was lost in her thoughts, speculating about various possibilities, another call came in.

Claudia glanced at it.

It was from Kayden!