Chapter 16:

Belinda’s response was a soft scoff, her expression tinged with sarcasm.

Kylee’s words felt insincere to Belinda, almost making her feel sick.

“If there’s nothing else, I’ll be on my way now.” Without waiting for a reply, Belinda swiftly turned to leave.

“Look at that! That’s how your daughter acts!” Baker exclaimed in anger.

“I’m sorry, Baker. I promise to talk to Belinda. She’ll thank Kylee later,” Holley responded meekly, trying to soothe Baker.

As Belinda walked away, she could hear Baker’s angry shouts and Holley’s timid apologies. The scorn in her gaze only intensified.

Once she reached her car outside the Wright family’s residence, Belinda reclined in the driver’s seat and shut her eyes, feeling exhausted.

profound sense of burden weighed on her chest. Despite anticipating the

calming herself, Belinda took out her phone to send a

her phone buzzed with

smile flickered across her lips

phone aside and quickly started

mind wander

the evening, at Nostalgia Lounge, a popular

black spaghetti-strap dress that highlighted her elegant neck, delicate collarbones, and

burgundy hair, styled in a high ponytail, complemented her bold, smoky eye makeup and dark

the attention of everyone

the second floor, Lucas immediately spotted Belinda as

quite a stir, made it

eyes lingered on her short,

possibly

process of your divorce?” Ryan’s sudden inquiry

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