Chapter 1:

In the evening, heavy rain poured over Owathe as Belinda Wright made her way to Dream Club. She was soaked through, but somehow managed to keep the cake she held untouched by the downpour.

Upon reaching the entrance to the private room, Belinda nudged the door open slightly.

“Verena, throughout the three years you vanished, not once did Lucas cease his search for you. And now, you are finally back!”

Hearing those words from inside the room, Belinda froze mid-step.

Verena? The same Verena Reed who used to be Lucas Clark’s girlfriend?

“But hasn’t Lucas already gotten married?” asked a soft female voice.

coerced into that marriage by his father, who threatened to kill you if Lucas didn’t comply. Lucas married that woman only

was

Why else would Lucas choose someone like Belinda? She’s so unappealing and overweight. Besides, she’s an illegitimate daughter. Marrying her was Lucas’s way of annoying

Belinda felt a chill run through her. Her complexion

She had been blissfully unaware of the harsh truth. She

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let out a bitter laugh, her body wavering slightly as she stood frozen in place. She clenched the

she left. It’s doubtful she’ll ever show up. Delight Desserts is way out in the eastern suburbs, and just getting there and back takes more than three hours. Besides, that

even if Delight Desserts were

scornful remarks, Belinda inhaled deeply, put on a stoic expression, and

Lucas was sitting on the sofa

Belinda’s husband, the esteemed leader of the

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