Chapter 26:

Belinda’s heart ached at the sight of his weariness.

A lengthy pause filled the room before Belinda finally nodded, saying, “I’ll wait. I promise.”

She recognized that Harold’s birthday was just a month away, and she preferred not to burden him with her and Lucas’s troubles for a while.

“That’s great! You’ve always been the most considerate, Belinda,” Harold said, nodding with a smile that seemed to carry a hidden layer of intention.

He was secretly convinced that a month was enough time for him to make Lucas and Belinda like each other.

After a further conversation about Harold’s well-being, Belinda excused herself from Harold’s room.

back in her own room, she reached for her phone and called Lucas,

voice from the other

divorce,” Belinda said plainly as soon as

Lucas paused, surprised.

had consented to their

is where

really spoken to

formulate a response, Belinda continued, “But Harold wants us to

couldn’t help but laugh. “A stalling tactic—Belinda, this must be what you want, isn’t it?” He let out a scoff, adding, “Do you think that

words made Belinda momentarily close her eyes in frustration.

gaze had frosted over. “Lucas, if you can get your father to agree to our divorce right now,

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