Chapter 60



Meeting alone with a married man like Lucas—imagine the rumors if people find out about the matter!”

Mollie responded with nothing more than an icy glance directed at Tessa. A wealthy lady nearby, sensing the tension, subtly pulled at Tessa’s sleeve, urging her to drop the subject. Tessa complied outwardly but scoffed inwardly, amused by Mollie’s discomfort.

Darren, after hearing Ryan’s moralistic stance, let out a scornful chuckle. He fixed Ryan with a look of disdain and countered, “Who said Belinie’s last name was Thomas? And who told you Belinie is her actual name?” Ryan’s and Verena’s expressions faltered, confusion spreading across their faces. What did Darren mean by that?

“Belinie, come here,” Mollie called out, breaking her silence for the first time. Belinda made her way past the gathering of elite women to stand beside Mollie. Mollie affectionately adjusted Belinda’s hair and then, with a pointed look at Lucas, her voice cool, urged, “Lucas, perhaps you’d like to introduce her properly to everyone?”

Though puzzled by Mollie’s implication, everyone turned their gazes to Lucas. Lucas met their gazes with steady calm, and in a low, firm voice, he said, “She is Belinda Clark.”

As Lucas pronounced Belinda’s name, the revelation struck Ryan and Verena like a thunderclap, leaving them visibly stunned. Ryan and Verena stared at Lucas, their eyes wide with shock, unable to utter a word.

After a long silence, Verena regained her composure, her voice trembling. “Lucas… What did you just say? Who is she?” Lucas paused, his expression resolute, before replying, “She is my wife, Belinda.”

The revelation left not just Ryan and Verena but also the affluent women present speechless, their expressions frozen in disbelief. Mollie’s goddaughter Belinie was actually the elusive Mrs. Clark! This revelation was too shocking!

gⱯlnσν𝓮𝓁s․com holds stories for every mood Tessa’s smile stiffened, the shock evident on her face. “Impossible! How can she be Belinda?” Ryan erupted, his voice filled with disbelief. He turned to Belinda, whose beauty was undeniable. To Ryan, she looked nothing like the Belinda he remembered. How could this graceful woman be the same Belinda he knew?

Overwhelmed by the situation, Ryan blurted out without thinking, “Belinda is ugly, overweight, and marred by a distinct black mark on her face. How can she and Belinda be the same person?”

As Ryan spoke, Mollie’s and Darren’s faces quickly turned dark. “Watch your words, Ryan!” Darren’s tone was cold. After a pause, Darren scoffed and added, “What? Must Belinda remain as you remember her? Can’t a birthmark disappear as time passes? Really, Ryan, is this your defensive response to not capturing Belinda’s interest—resorting to insults?”

A wave of embarrassment washed over Ryan, coloring his cheeks red. He opened his mouth to respond, yet no words emerged. He was in denial. In the past, he had looked down on Belinda, finding her unattractive at a mere glance. Yet, astonishingly, he had fallen deeply for her three years later, vowing to win her affection! Even today, his heart fluttered uncontrollably at the sight of her. Now, to hear from Lucas that the woman who captivated him was the same one he had previously despised shook him deeply. How could he accept this now?

Before Ryan could formulate a reply, Darren said sarcastically, “Why don’t you call your aunt’s husband now, Mr. Adams, and confirm whether there’s a doctor named Belinda in the Cardiac Surgery Department at the Grand Plains General Hospital?” Ryan clenched his jaw so tightly that it began to hurt. He had no words left now.

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