Chapter 1062



The diagnosis was clear; she had contracted the virus.

Her legs buckled beneath her, and she swayed dangerously, on the verge of collapsing.

Lucas was quick to react, his strong arms steadying her before she could fall.

His face mirrored her despair, his expression somber.

Seeing this, Darren stepped forward and gently took the report from Belinda’s trembling hands.

The others crowded around him, their eyes scanning the document.

As they read the results, their faces transformed, each one reflecting disbelief.

“How… How can this be?” one of them muttered.

“Could there be a mistake?” another asked.

“This can’t be true. It just can’t!”

The room was thick with denial, the weight of the news too heavy to bear.

Lucas guided Belinda to the sofa.

The spacious room fell into an oppressive silence, as though time itself had stopped.

Everyone’s face was filled with sadness.

Bethany’s eyes brimmed with tears.

They had all believed Belinda would be fine, convinced the odds were in her favor.

gⲁ𝗅𝓝𝗈ν𝖊𝗅𝘀.𝗰0𝗺; 𝓜𝒐𝒓𝑒 novels Yet, here they were, faced with a reality that defied all expectations.

How could this have happened?

Belinda sat motionless, her face blank, her mind seemingly shut down.

She couldn’t process the news, couldn’t accept it.

For several minutes, she didn’t know what to think.

Then, slowly, her eyes welled up, and silent tears began to stream down her cheeks.

Her face remained expressionless, but the quiet sorrow was more devastating than any outburst.

Lucas pulled her close, his embrace offering what little comfort he could.

“Belinda…” Bethany began, wanting to comfort her. But after saying her name, she faltered, unsure of what to say next.

She truly had no idea how to console Belinda.

Telling her “It’s going to be okay” felt hollow, even cruel. Because how could it be okay?

After what felt like an eternity, Belinda suddenly straightened, wiping her tears with a shaky hand. She rose from the sofa, and the others instinctively stood up with her.

Belinda broke the silence. “I need some time alone. You should all go back now.” Without waiting for a response, she turned and walked toward the door, her steps heavy.

“Belinda…” Bethany called out instinctively, her voice filled with concern as she moved to follow her.

But Johnson reached out, gently grasping her wrist to stop her. “Let her be alone for a while,” he said softly.

“But…” Bethany hesitated, her brow furrowing with worry.

“You can all go back. I’ll stay by Belinda’s side,” Lucas said, his voice low and heavy with emotion.

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