Chapter 1028



Lucas’ eyes widened in sudden understanding. “So that’s why you’ve been pushing me away. You don’t want to be a burden to me, do you? You’re trying to handle this all on your own, aren’t you?”

Belinda grabbed the medicine and tried to press it against his lips, her desperation evident. “Take it!” she insisted. But Lucas caught her wrist, stubbornly demanding a clear answer. “Belinda, tell me… Will you push me away again?”

Tears welled in Belinda’s eyes as she shook her head. Her voice wavered, thick with emotion. “No… I won’t. Never again.” Lucas had already gone this far for her. How could she possibly… How could she ever bear to push him away again?

At her answer, a slow smile spread across Lucas’ face. “Now, take the medicine,” Belinda urged, slipping her hand free and pressing the pills to his lips once more.

This time, Lucas didn’t resist. He obediently swallowed the medicine with water.

“Come with me,” Belinda said, tugging him toward the bathroom.

Once they had cleaned up, they stepped back out.

The moment they did, Lucas pulled Belinda into his arms without hesitation.

This time, Belinda didn’t resist. Instead, she wrapped her arms around his waist, pressing her cheek against his solid chest.

The steady rhythm of his heartbeat was soothing to her.

But then, as if a thought suddenly struck her, she stiffened. Pulling away from the embrace, she lifted her head and glared at Lucas. “Lucas, why did you do that? Do you even understand what could happen? If I test positive…”

“I know,” Lucas interjected, his voice calm and unwavering. “But I didn’t know what else to do to make you believe me, to make you stop pushing me away. This was the only way I could think of.”

Reaching out, he gently cupped her face, his thumb brushing over her cheek. His deep, unwavering eyes held hers. “Belinda, from now on, you don’t have to be afraid anymore. No matter what happens, I’ll be right by your side.”

A fresh wave of tears spilled down Belinda’s cheeks.

She gave a small nod, her voice catching. “Okay… We’ll face this together.”

Lucas wiped her tears away with a tender touch, his voice barely above a whisper. “No more crying.”

“Okay.” Belinda nodded, sniffling as she fought to hold back the lingering tears.

Lucas’ bold and impulsive actions had shown Belinda just how deeply he loved her, and they proved his unwavering determination to stand by her, no matter what.

Faced with his deep affection, she couldn’t bring herself to refuse him anymore.

She let go of her hesitation and gave in completely.

Belinda and Lucas sat on the sofa in silence. She rested her head against his shoulder while he held her close, gently clasping her hand.

After a while, Lucas’ voice, rough with emotion, broke the silence. “You don’t need to worry about what my mother said. She won’t interfere with us again.”

Upon hearing Lucas’ words, Belinda suddenly straightened, her eyes locking onto him. “Were you harsh with your mother at that time?”

“Well…” Lucas hesitated. He took a moment to gather his thoughts before responding, “I wasn’t harsh with her, but… I must admit, I wasn’t very gentle either.”

Belinda pressed her lips together thoughtfully. “I can understand that. From her perspective, she wasn’t entirely wrong. As a mother, she’s only looking out for her son’s well-being.”

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