Chapter 496



“I just want you to have a meal with me,” Lucas said, his voice low and husky, as he carried Belinda toward the dining table.

“I’m not eating! Put me down!” Belinda protested, wriggling in his arms.

Lucas gently set her down in a chair, firmly holding her shoulders. “You’re eating this meal with me, whether you like it or not,” he said.

“Oh, really?” Belinda let out a cold laugh. “And if I refuse, Mr. Clark, what’s your grand plan for me then?”

“Then I’ll feed you!” Lucas shot her a glare, his tone sharp and determined.

Belinda stared at him, completely speechless.

Had this man lost his mind?

Letting go of her shoulders, Lucas looked at her with earnest eyes. His voice softened, carrying a quiet plea. “Belinda, can we talk properly for once?”

When Belinda saw the sincerity in his expression, her emotions stirred, an uneasy mix of frustration and something else.

After a brief pause, she steadied herself and asked, “What is it you want to talk about?”

“Our future,” Lucas said, his tone steady and deliberate.

Belinda’s eyes snapped up to meet his. The intensity in his gaze momentarily made her flinch, a silent tension building between them.

galnovels . com brings magic to life She quickly looked away, forcing a dry laugh. “There’s no future for us, Lucas,” she said.

“If you want it, there can be,” Lucas replied without hesitation.

“Well, I don’t!” Belinda shot back immediately.

Lucas’ eyes narrowed sharply, a flicker of pain flashing through them.

The speed and certainty of Belinda’s rejection left him reeling, a mix of defeat and sadness etched on his face.

He leaned closer to Belinda, his voice carrying a serious tone. “Belinda, tell me—what are you worried about?” he asked.

Not waiting for her to respond, he continued, “Did you refuse me because of Verena? I’ve already told her everything. I made it crystal clear that it’s only you I care about, and because of that, I won’t marry her.”

Belinda had heard Lucas say something like this before, yet hearing it again still made her heart jolt, no matter how much she tried to suppress it.

Looking back, it wasn’t surprising that Verena had stormed into the Cardiac Surgery Department that day, filled with fury, ready to confront her.

Shaking off the memory, Belinda pressed her lips together slightly. “That’s between you and Verena. It doesn’t involve me,” she said.

Lucas shook his head. “It has everything to do with you! You have feelings for me, and I have feelings for you, too! We—”

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