Chapter 86



With those words, Belinda resumed walking, not waiting to hear Holley’s response.

Holley stared after Belinda with wide eyes, struck silent by her daughter’s unwavering stance. She had not anticipated this unyielding response from Belinda. Something like this had never happened before. Belinda had really changed a lot, becoming someone she hardly recognized.

The encounter with Holley cast a shadow over Belinda’s day. Belinda found herself listless, unable to focus on her tasks. Though she had stood firm before Holley, she was still concerned for her, worried that Baker and Carola might direct their frustration at Holley over the incident.

At the Clark family estate, upon Lucas’ arrival, Harold immediately summoned him to the study.

Harold initiated the conversation, saying, “Baker and Kylee visited this morning.”

Lucas’ response was a subtle lift of his eyebrow.

“Did they come here to tell you about that incident?” Lucas asked.

“Yes.”

Interested, Harold asked, “What really happened?”

Lucas quickly explained what had happened that day. “Both sides told different stories, so it is hard to know the truth. Belinda’s parents didn’t trust what she said. They kept pushing her to apologize to Kylee. Finally, Belinda lost her patience and dumped a bowl of soup on Kylee’s hand.”

As he spoke, Lucas looked a bit impressed. He thought last night’s Belinda was much more interesting than before.

Seeing Lucas’ change of expression, Harold raised his eyebrows. “I knew it! Belinda wouldn’t do something like that without a reason. She must have felt really cornered to throw that soup,” Harold said.

Lucas smiled a little. “You really trust her that much?”

“Of course,” Harold replied firmly. “I’m good at reading people.” Then, he paused, looked at Lucas, and asked, “What do you think about this?”

Lucas frowned as he thought of something. Then, he said coldly, “This is none of my business.”

Harold gave him a stern look. “Belinda is your wife, Lucas. How is this not your business? Your wife is being bullied, and you just stand by and watch?”

Lucas let out a cold laugh. “She said she doesn’t need my help and that she can handle it herself.” His tone was a bit sarcastic. “She seems to think she has everything under control. I think you don’t have to worry about her.”

Harold chuckled after hearing what Lucas said. He realized something else must have happened between Belinda and Lucas yesterday. He gave Lucas a meaningful look.

It seemed to him that Lucas might not have even realized yet how much Belinda’s troubles were affecting him.

Harold’s gaze prompted Lucas to rise from the couch, his brow furrowed. “I should get going if there’s nothing else.”

“Remember, no plans for dinner tomorrow. You need to be here,” Harold quickly said.

Looking downward, Lucas caught Harold’s eye. After looking at Harold for a while, Lucas departed, leaving the room in silence.

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