Chapter 18:

Bethany exhaled softly, a look of relief crossing her face. “At least you see the truth now.”

Then, as if a thought struck her, Bethany asked, “Did anything unusual happen during your visit to the Wright family’s home? Did anyone act oddly when they learned about the hormone medication causing your weight issues?”

Belinda shook her head. “Their reactions didn’t reveal much. But I’ve been overweight since childhood. Even if it’s true that I was unknowingly given the medication, it’s unlikely the Wright family is behind it. But I can’t rule out the possibility that someone in the Wright family knows something about this.”

Bethany agreed with Belinda, nodding thoughtfully. “Right. After all, you only discovered your biological father’s identity at 17. You moved into the Wright family’s home after that. It’s baffling to think someone would target a child that way. It couldn’t possibly have been your mother, right?”

Belinda gave Bethany a look of resignation.

Bethany quickly smiled, trying to lighten the mood. “I was just joking. It couldn’t have been Holley. I know she adores you.”

was true. Holley loved Belinda deeply, but she was also meek and compliant toward Baker, always regarding him

Holley’s only recourse was to weep and plead on Belinda’s

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won’t be easy, but there are

Belinda responded,

“So, are you truly going

mention of Lucas’s name, her face showing detachment. “Lucas

for the best. Being with Lucas brought you more pain than happiness. A marriage that only brings loneliness isn’t

to that,” Belinda said, raising her glass with a bright

they hit

Bethany immediately caught everyone’s attention

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