Chapter 1017



Belinda’s eyes flickered with surprise, a trace of disbelief crossing her face.

Carola continued, her tone unwavering, “What’s done is done. I won’t make excuses for her actions. She made a mistake, and she has already paid the price for it. That should be enough. Tell Lucas to stop targeting Kylee. I know that if anyone can get through to him, it’s you.”

Though Carola was furious over what Lucas had done, she couldn’t deny that Kylee had instigated it.

She believed they had no moral high ground in this situation. And she knew Lucas well; if he decided to harm Kylee again, Kylee wouldn’t be able to bear it.

That was why she was saying all this to Belinda now.

Belinda nodded. “I’ll talk to Lucas.”

“That’s settled then.” Carola pushed herself up from her seat, ready to leave.

But after taking a few steps, she suddenly paused. A thought struck her. Slowly, she turned back to face Belinda…

Carola’s voice was icy, each word cutting like a blade. “Belinda, if you weren’t the one who sent those people after my daughter, then perhaps you’re the most innocent person in this entire matter. But… This ordeal has left wounds on my daughter that will never fully heal.

Because of that, my family wants nothing to do with you or your mother ever again. Tell your mother to stay far away from us. I never want to see you two again. Otherwise, I won’t be so civil next time.”

With that, Carola turned on her heel and walked away.

Find your favorite stories at g Ɐ ln σ ν𝒆 𝓁s., conn Belinda sat motionless, watching her retreating figure until it disappeared. She struggled to put her emotions into words.

She knew that, as Kylee’s mother, Carola had already gone beyond what was expected.

Carola had even apologized on Kylee’s behalf for her occupational exposure.

It was only natural that Carola wouldn’t want to see her or her mother again.

And yet… A heavy weight settled in Belinda’s chest, an unfamiliar tightness that made it hard for her to breathe. Why did she feel like this? She didn’t understand it.

Belinda sat there for a long time, long enough for her coffee to turn cold. Only then did she finally rise from her seat and leave.

At night, in the Wright family’s residence, Kylee sat in her room and called Verena.

The moment the call connected, Verena’s voice came through. “What’s wrong?”

“I’ve been exposed. Lucas already knows I was the one who caused Belinda’s occupational exposure.” Kylee didn’t hide anything from Verena.

On the other end of the line, Verena’s eyes widened in shock. Blinking, she asked, “What? Then… Did Lucas do anything to you? Are you alright?”

“No! Lucas actually…” Kylee took a deep breath and recounted everything that had happened earlier that day.

Verena’s fingers tightened around her phone as a flash of jealousy surged through her.

Damn it! Lucas was willing to go this far to protect that bitch Belinda? What made her so special?

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