Chapter 1025



“I understand now.” Lucas turned and left.

Back at the Clark family mansion, he summoned Harold and Norma to the study.

“What’s going on?” Harold’s voice was filled with concern.

Lucas was straightforward. “Did you talk to Belinda?”

After Harold heard Lucas’ words, his expression darkened with doubt, his brow furrowing in confusion. “What do you mean? Your mother and I merely visited Belinda to check on her.”

Hearing that, Lucas shifted his gaze toward Norma.

However, Norma remained silent, her eyes downcast, unable to meet his penetrating stare.

Her reaction spoke volumes.

“Mom,” Lucas said, his voice devoid of warmth, his sharp eyes locked onto her.

Norma exhaled shakily, nodding in admission, her voice barely above a whisper. “Yes, it was me.”

Harold was shocked by the revelation. “You? Norma, when did you go to see Belinda?”

Lucas asked Norma, “What exactly did you say to her?”

Norma hesitated, pressing her lips together before speaking. “I only asked her to keep her distance from you until her test results came back.”

“Norma, you…” Harold’s voice was heavy with disappointment. He wanted to scold her but held back, not wanting to be too harsh.

Lucas’ expression turned cold, his tone sharp. “Haven’t I made myself clear? Belinda is the only one I want.”

Norma’s face tightened. “I understand! But Lucas, what if she… What if she is really infected? It’s AIDS! It’s incurable, highly contagious, and—”

“So what?” Lucas thundered, cutting her off. “I love her! No matter what the outcome is, no matter the illness—none of it matters! I will stand by her side, always!”

His voice rang out with unshakable determination.

Norma froze, speechless, staring at her son in disbelief. Lucas looked at Norma, his face expressionless, but the cold aura surrounding him was enough to send chills down anyone’s spine.

“From this moment forward,” he declared, “please refrain from meddling in my affairs. If you do so again, don’t blame me for being harsh with you!”

With that, Lucas turned and stormed out.

Norma’s complexion drained of color as she turned to look at Harold.

“Darling,” she said softly, “I only acted out of concern for our son… If Belinda is truly infected, what will he do?”

After a pause, she added, “I conveyed to Belinda that if she isn’t infected, I will fully support her relationship with Lucas.”

Harold let out a heavy sigh. “And have you considered Belinda’s feelings? Do you realize how much you’ve hurt her? She is already struggling with fear and uncertainty, and in the midst of that, you told her to stay away from Lucas. Do you not see how cruel that is? To her, it must have felt like you were casting her aside. That must have hurt her deeply.”

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