Lucas Donovan said nothing but handed the phone to Bella, then took a white envelope from his pocket and placed it on the table.
"Bella, I already signed the papers. Please take care of your mother for me," Lucas said as he stood from his seat.
"My daughter, I promise you I won't appear before you or your mother in the future. Goodbye, Bella. And thank you so much for allowing me to meet my grandson..." He finished his words and left.
Bella sat still, watching her father disappear from her line of sight. She didn't know why, but she felt tears wetting her cheeks as he vanished.
Her heart ached as she witnessed her father crying for the first time. He didn't express anger or objection; he simply left.
"Bella, did your father really leave?" Natalie's voice came from the speakerphone.
