Chapter 375



“Yes,” she replied. “Mollie, I just found out today about a bet between Harold and Lucas.”

She then explained the details, her voice trembling slightly as she recounted the revelation.

After listening, Mollie quickly understood the heart of Belinda’s turmoil. “You’re worried that after the divorce, Lucas will marry Verena right away, aren’t you?” she asked.

Belinda lowered her gaze, biting her lip.

She hesitated before answering, her voice low. “I know he’ll be with Verena after we divorce, but… The thought of them getting married right after our divorce… It doesn’t sit well with me.”

Mollie said gently, “Belinda, you’re focusing on the wrong thing. The real question isn’t about what Lucas and Verena will do after the divorce.”

It’s about whether you want the divorce at all.

If you go through with it, Lucas’ life is no longer your concern.”

After a brief pause, she continued, “Let me ask you something: when you’re with Lucas, do you feel more joy or more sadness? Once you figure that out, you’ll have your answer.”

Belinda’s eyes widened, the simplicity of the question striking a chord.

She felt as though a light had been switched on in her mind.

For a moment, she was quiet.

Then, she exhaled deeply. “I think I know the answer now. Thank you,” she said.

Mollie’s voice softened. “Don’t worry about anyone else. Just follow your heart.”

“I will,” Belinda said with newfound resolve. “Alright, Mollie, it’s late. I won’t disturb you any longer. Goodnight.”

“Goodnight,” Mollie replied.

After hanging up, Belinda set her phone aside and lay back down.

For the first time in a long time, she felt a sense of relief.

The tangled thoughts in her mind began to unravel, leaving her with a clearer sense of direction.

Everything felt lighter, even the air around her.

Lucas didn’t return to the bedroom that night, choosing instead to stay in the study.

He had his own thoughts to sort through, especially with Harold’s birthday banquet the next day.

The next day, Belinda decided to take sick leave, still feeling weak and in need of rest.

She spent the morning at the Clark family’s house with Harold and Norma.

In the afternoon, Darren arrived to pick her up.

That evening, the Clark family’s house was lively with activity as the city’s elite gathered to celebrate Harold’s birthday.

Harold, having grown increasingly private in recent years, rarely made public appearances, making the invitation to his birthday banquet a coveted opportunity.

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