Chapter 160:

Belinda’s smile was slight but determined. “Of course not.” Gone was the woman who used to yield without a fight.

She took a leisurely sip of her tea and fixed her gaze on Darren. “Darren, remember, you’re the one who started this mess…”

“Don’t worry,” Darren cut her off before she could continue. “Belinda, if you need any help, just let me know.”

He locked eyes with her and declared, “I’ll stand by you till the end.”

Darren’s words were subtly ambiguous.

Madisyn cleared her throat and looked away. “Hey, both of you, remember I’m here. Maybe dial it back a little?”

the deep affection in Darren’s gaze and her brow furrowed. “Fluffy’s been really clingy

face clouded over at the mention

was gently chiding him for

avoiding her stare. “A clingy cat… that’s

“Well, Darren, I’m heading out now. I’ll

a warning in her

turned pale, and he nodded vigorously.


A colleague was calling, mentioning that everyone was

us?” Observing Belinda’s subdued mood, Madisyn offered a gentle suggestion.

the idea with a wave of her hand. “No, thanks. These days, my face is too well-known

just wear a mask? I’m quite the expert at helping people stay low-key. I’ve got

Belinda began to walk toward her apartment, she explained, “If I show up, I’ll just draw attention away from the festivities. I don’t want to be the subject of gossip

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