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Belinda nonchalantly shrugged and said, “Could it be because Lucas has been unusually attentive tolately,
making Verena feel uneasy and insecure? That's why you're here, isn't it? If Verena was really secure in her
relationship with Lucas, why would she feel the need to constantly remindthat Lucas loves her? Once
Harold's birthday has passed, Lucas and | will end our marriage, and Lucas will marry her. That's the plan, right?”
Caught off guard, Ryan momentarily struggled to find the words to respond, his expression shifting as he tried to
put his thoughts together. After a brief pause, Ryan replied with a mocking tone, “She keeps reminding you of
her relationship with Lucas to ensure you don’t misinterpret his recent kindness toward you. What if, when it's
tfor you and Lucas to divorce, you change your mind and use Harold to pressure Lucas into staying with
you?”
Belinda scoffed derisively. “That's something Lucas and | will decide, isn’t it? You really shouldn't concern
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtyourself with it, Mr. Adams.” Her gaze hardened as she said sharply, “Is there anything else you want to say? If
not, | think it’s tfor you to leave.”
Without waiting for his response, Belinda walked past him and left the room.
Watching her leave, Ryan felt a surge of irritation, but having conveyed his message, he saw no reason to stay
any longer.
Although Belinda appeared outwardly unmoved by their exchange, inside, Ryan's words had affected her more
than she cared to admit. During her lunch break, she found herself unable to fall asleep, her restless thoughts
keeping her wide awake until her alarm sounded.
The busy afternoon kept her from pondering her conversation with Ryan any further. Exhausted by the end of the
day, Belinda slumped into a chair to recover her energy. Returning to the Clark family’s hafter work, she
noticed Lucas was still not home. He didn’t arrive huntil nearly ten o'clock in the evening.
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Upon his return, Belinda rose from the sofa and approached him, asking, “Lucas, do you have free time
tomorrow?”
Lucas merely glanced at her and said nothing. Earlier in the afternoon, Belinda had received a call from Kenia,
who had finally decided to visit Owathe. Kenia had meant to csooner, but unexpected plans had kept her
away until now.
After thinking of this, Belinda suggested, “Would you like to have a meal with my family tomorrow? My grand—"
Lucas interjected sharply, “I don’t have tfor that.” He paused for a moment, fixing Belinda with a penetrating
look. Speaking slowly, his voice carrying a chill, he added, “I will also not attend any future gatherings with your
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmfamily.”
Just then, a memory seemed to strike him, and he added, “I only did that last tbecause my father insisted.”
Belinda froze, her sentence unfinished, her expression hardening. She gazed at Lucas in a daze, overwhelmed by
a flood of emotions. His blunt denial served as a stark awakening to her.
When Kenia had inquired if Lucas would join them for dinner the following day, she had confidently told her that
he would. But now...
The harsh rejection left a bitter taste in her mouth. Embarrassment washed over Belinda, leaving her feeling
foolish. Why had she been so naive to assLucas would not turn her down? Her heart sank, weighed down by
the pain of Lucas’ rejection. Disappointment surged through her.
Her lips pressed firmly together as she maintained her composure under the strain, managing a weak smile after
a brief pause. She said, “I understand, Mr. Clark. This won't happen again.”
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