Chapter 1154



Belinda walked over, took a seat, and asked, “How are you feeling today? Any pain from the wound?”

Darwin shook his head. “No pain. I’m doing fine.”

“That’s good.” Belinda nodded, feeling relieved.

After a brief silence, Darwin suddenly said, “Belinda, I’m planning to get discharged tomorrow.”

Belinda’s head snapped up, her eyes widening in surprise. “Why?”

Darwin hesitated for a moment before responding, “The wound has healed enough. I can recover just as well at home. Besides…”

His gaze lowered slightly. “I don’t want to cause trouble for you. You’ve been visiting me a lot recently. I think your boyfriend might not be happy about it.”

Yesterday, Belinda hadn’t stopped by. His caregiver mentioned that Lucas had come to the ward, asking about Belinda’s whereabouts.

Darwin suspected Belinda and Lucas had argued over him.

The last thing he wanted was for Belinda to distance herself from him because of Lucas. So, he chose to retreat strategically.

Hearing his words, Belinda immediately said, “That’s not true. You saved my life. Visiting you while you’re recovering is the least I can do. Why would Lucas be upset about that? You’re overthinking it.” Yet, even as she spoke, an uneasy feeling crept into her heart.

Darwin studied her expression. “Are you sure he doesn’t mind?”

Belinda nodded firmly. “Of course not. Stop worrying. You’re not fully healed yet. You shouldn’t even think about leaving the hospital until your stitches are out.”

Since he had already accomplished what he wanted, Darwin chose not to argue. “Alright, I’ll do as you say,” he replied.

After leaving Darwin’s room, Belinda pulled out her phone and called Lucas. She let him know that Holley had invited them to dinner. Once they settled on a plan, Belinda ended the call and returned to the Cardiac Surgery Department.

Later that afternoon, after finishing work, Lucas arrived at the hospital to pick Belinda up. Together, they headed toward the dinner location.

As Lucas and Belinda stepped into the private dining room, Holley was already seated inside, waiting for them.

Belinda felt a wave of relief wash over her when she noticed Holley was alone.

Sarai wasn’t here… Did this mean this was truly just a casual dinner, as Holley had suggested?

But her relief was short-lived. Barely five minutes after they had settled into their seats, the door creaked open again, and Sarai walked in, her face lit with a warm smile.

Sarai greeted them warmly.

Belinda’s hands, resting quietly on her lap, tightened into fists. She lifted her gaze, her eyes icy as they met Sarai’s. “What are you doing here?” she asked.

Before Sarai could respond, Holley interjected, “Your grandmother found out I was meeting you for dinner and insisted I bring Sarai along. Don’t worry—your grandmother is being looked after by a caregiver. Sarai and I will head back as soon as we’re done eating.”

Belinda’s lips curled into a faint, sardonic smile, and she remained silent.

A heavy, suffocating feeling settled in her chest.

As they ate, Holley broke the silence. “Belinda, I know I was wrong in the past. But it’s been so long… Surely your anger has faded by now, hasn’t it? Could you find it in your heart to forgive me?”

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