Chapter 1722: Chapter 1725: His Birth Mother Is Suffering, While He Is Enjoying

"You... How could you..."

The woman's face had grown gaunt, almost devoid of flesh, yet her emaciated features immediately revealed the undeniable bond between her and Nolan Lucas.

Because they looked alike—eerily so, strikingly so.

Everyone had always said Nolan Lucas bore a strong resemblance to Theodore Lucas, but in reality, their similarities were largely confined to the eyes and brows. Other than that, the resemblance was faint and barely perceptible.

But this woman and Nolan Lucas? One glance, and it was unmistakable—they shared the blood connection.

Her nose bridge, the shape of her lips, her jawline...

Most of all, her demeanor.

Even as she sat there emotionless and dazed, the faint sorrow between her brows mirrored the melancholy Nolan exuded in moments of deep thought when he furrowed his brows.

"Nolan, you can't believe this—she's someone Aidan Lucas deliberately sought out to trick you..."