PopularNovelChapter 1366: Belinda bit her lip, her fingers curling slightly. "I thought of that, too. But... I just can't understand it. Why would she go so far as to makefat and unattractive? What kind of mother wants her daughter to be mocked? What could her motive possibly be?" Belinda's face wore a complicated expression.
She said, "No matter how much I rack my brain, I can't figure out Holley's real intentions behind her actions. What does she gain if I becfat and unattractive? Holley's not about to reveal her agenda. I'm completely in the dark about what she's concealing." Lucas slid his arm around Belinda's waist, offering reassurance. "If it's too puzzling to sort out now, let it go for the moment. Don't weigh yourself down with pointless stress." Belinda gave a small nod, choosing not to say anything more on the matter.
"How about we grab a drink or two?" Lucas proposed, trying to lighten the mood.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"No, I'm not in the mood for that," Belinda replied, shaking her head. She turned to face him, her expression softening. "Lucas, I think I'll spend the night with my grandmother. After everything that's happened, she must be devastated, grappling with her emotions. Besides, through all of this, she has been by my side." Lucas listened quietly, his understanding clear.
He nodded briefly. "Okay." His gaze lingered on her, emotions flickering in his eyes.
Reaching out, he brushed his fingers softly through her hair, his voice low but firm. "I'll make sure they pay for this." Belinda's eyes widened slightly, startled by his intensity.
She then lowered her gaze, remaining silent.
Soon, Belinda headed to the bathroom for a shower. Once done, she approached Lucas, leaned in, and pressed a gentle kiss to his lips. “I'm going to see my grandmother now." Stay tuned galnov☐☐☐.co Lucas' eyes glinted with longing. "One more kiss.” With a faint, resigned smile, Belinda obliged, this tkissing him more deeply.
The kiss intensified, leaving Belinda's lips slightly puffy when they finally parted.
Her flushed lips appeared fuller, almost enticing.
Noticing the desire reignite in Lucas' eyes, Belinda quickly pressed a hand to his chest. "Okay, I really need to leave now. You should rest." Before Lucas could respond, Belinda slipped away, putting sspace between herself and him.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmThat night, neither Belinda nor her grandmother found restful sleep.
Their minds were restless.
But both stayed silent, careful not to disturb the other.
Belinda couldn't even recall when exhaustion finally pulled her under. With a night shift ahead, she allowed En herself to sleep in the next morning.
Without Belinda beside him, Lucas also spent a restless night.
After getting up and eating breakfast, he drove to his office. Not long after he arrived, the landline rang.
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