Chapter 595



“You mean that bed over there?” Lucas raised an eyebrow, feigning innocence. “It hasn’t been used in ages. It’s covered in dust.”

Belinda’s lips parted as if to argue, but no words came out. She clenched her jaw and threw off the covers, slipping into her shoes quickly.

She then walked toward the door to leave, her frustration evident in every step.

But after taking a few steps, she suddenly thought of something and stopped.

Lucas watched her, confused. He was about to say something when she suddenly spoke. “About that video… Thank you.”

When Lucas heard that, he frowned slightly.

Belinda didn’t wait for a reply, intending to leave, but Lucas’ voice stopped her.

“Just a thank you?”

After a brief pause, Belinda turned, her cool gaze locking with Lucas’. “What else do you want?”

Lucas smirked, a hint of mischief in his expression. “You could at least treat me to a meal.”

He then tossed the covers aside and got out of bed. His robe hung loosely, revealing his broad, muscular chest.

Belinda swallowed hard and quickly averted her gaze, her cheeks heating up. After a moment, she exhaled and nodded. “Fine.”

Lucas stepped closer to Belinda, closing the space between them with a few long strides. His voice was charming as he whispered in her ear, “So, when’s this meal happening?”

Belinda instinctively backed away, putting a safe distance between them. “I’ll let you know when I’m free.”

Without waiting for a response from Lucas, she turned and left.

Lucas watched her leave, amusement dancing in his eyes. From the look of it, he believed her ankle had recovered now.

When Belinda went downstairs, she ran into Harold.

“Awake already?” Harold asked, his smile warm. “Thank you for bringing Lucas home yesterday. Come and have some breakfast.”

Belinda hesitated, scratching the back of her head awkwardly. “Uh, no thanks, Harold. I’ve got to get to work now. See you later!” With that, she hurried out of the house.

Sitting in the car on her way to the hospital, Belinda couldn’t stop the flood of frustration rising within her. She had already decided to stay away from Lucas. So how had she gotten entangled with him again?

And last night… They had even shared a bed, and she had woken up in his arms today.

Belinda couldn’t help but scold herself for what she had done.

At the hospital, Belinda changed into her scrubs and threw herself into work. By the time her shift ended, she finally had a moment to sit and check her phone.

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