Chapter 550



Why did you do that? You jerk!”

She turned and left without waiting for his response.

She ran as though pursued by a monster.

As she ran, she wiped her lips with her hand, her expression one of intense anger.

Lucas was such a jerk!

Belinda berated Lucas in her heart, but her anger at herself grew stronger.

How could a single kiss affect her so deeply?

Lucas watched Belinda hasten away, a hint of a smile playing on his lips.

He brushed his thumb across his lips, savoring the residual taste of their kiss.

It was sweet indeed.

But then, as a thought struck him, his eyes narrowed, the warmth gradually fading from them.

He took a deep breath, pulled out his phone, and dialed a number…

Belinda returned to the hospital.

After slipping into her white coat and leaving the locker room, Belinda was on her way to her office when a voice stopped her. “Ms. Wright.”

Belinda paused and turned to see Verena standing there with a smile.

“Do you have a moment? Let’s talk,” Verena said.

“No,” Belinda responded without hesitation.

But as she began to walk away, Verena called after her, “Or would you prefer I talk to you here, in front of everyone?”

Belinda’s expression showed her impatience. Verena seemed intent on causing a scene, and Belinda knew refusing her might indeed lead to something unpleasant being said publicly. Already the subject of hospital gossip, Belinda didn’t want more rumors to spread.

With a resigned sigh, she turned and walked toward a quieter area. Verena, wearing a faint smile, followed her.

Once there, Belinda faced Verena and asked bluntly, “What do you want?”

Verena was direct. “Ms. Wright, I’m aware of your recent ordeal.” She sighed heavily. “It’s actually my fault. If I hadn’t been injured, and if Lucas hadn’t been so worried about me and left you to see me, that criminal wouldn’t have had the chance to assault you. I felt so guilty when I heard the news.”

Belinda’s breath quickened. She knew Verena was trying to provoke her by saying this. Yet, she couldn’t help but feel affected by her words. They were true, after all. Lucas had indeed left her because of Verena that day.

But…

“Who said I was assaulted? I’m perfectly fine.” Belinda let out a cold laugh. “I get it; it’s hard to admit it after such an experience. But I know what really happened,” Verena said, feigning concern.

Belinda glared at her, visibly annoyed. “Did you come here just to say this nonsense?”

“Of course not,” Verena responded with a smug smile. “Belinda, you must already understand who Lucas truly cares about. Even if he feels something for you, what does it matter? The moment I’m the slightest bit uncomfortable or something happens to me, he’ll rush back to me. His concern for me runs deep; it’s part of who he is. It’s not something he can just change. Lucas has always cared about me the most.”

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