Chapter 1019



Verena’s expression changed in an instant.

She continued speaking with Kylee for a little while longer, offering a few words of sympathy before making an excuse to end the call.

The moment she hung up, she dialed Kane’s number.

She had to ask Kane to take care of this.

Lucas’ people could not trace this back to her. If they did, it would all be over for her.

The next morning, at Belinda’s place.

Over breakfast, the maid kept stealing uncertain glances at Belinda and Holley, as if debating whether to say something.

Seeing this, Belinda spoke up. “Margie, is something wrong?”

Margie Chapman hesitated before replying, “Miss Wright, does your mother have a habit of sleepwalking?”

“Sleepwalking?”

Both Belinda and Holley spoke at the same time.

Margie nodded at Holley. “Yes. Last night, I woke up to get a glass of water and saw you walking around. At first, I thought you were just thirsty, but… Your eyes were open yet completely vacant. It was… unsettling.”

“That’s impossible! I’ve never sleepwalked before! No one’s ever mentioned anything like that!” Holley looked visibly shaken.

Belinda couldn’t help but look at Holley with concern.

In all these years, she had never once heard her grandmother mention anything about Holley sleepwalking, nor had she ever witnessed it herself.

Holley let out a slow breath, her expression troubled. “I’ll go see a doctor. This isn’t normal, and I need to find out what’s going on. Thank you for telling me this, Margie. I hope I didn’t scare you last night.” Margie offered a reassuring smile.

Breakfast continued, but when no one was looking, the corners of Holley’s lips curled into a faint smile.

That afternoon, an unexpected visitor arrived at Belinda’s place.

After settling onto the sofa in the living room, Belinda studied the woman before her and asked, “Mrs. Clark, is there something you need to discuss with me?”

Sitting across from her was none other than Lucas’ mother, Norma.

Just days ago, both Norma and Harold had paid Belinda a visit. But this time, Norma had come alone. Belinda knew that this could only mean one thing—Norma needed to talk to her in private.

Norma pressed her lips together, hesitating briefly before speaking. “I’ll get straight to the point… Belinda, I need you to keep your distance from Lucas for a while.”

Hearing this, Belinda was stunned.

Before Belinda could respond, Norma continued, her voice carrying a quiet urgency. “I know this might come across as harsh or even selfish, but… I hope you can understand me. I am trying to do what’s best for Lucas as his mother.”

She exhaled slowly, gathering her thoughts. “Lucas came to see Harold and me that day. He looked us in the eye and said, no matter what happens, he wants to be with you and only you. He was so determined—Harold and I could tell he wasn’t just saying that, he meant it. For a moment, my emotions were complicated. On one hand, I was proud of him for standing by you when things were so uncertain. But on the other… I couldn’t help but wish, just once, that he would think about himself first.”

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