Chapter 58:

At these words, Mollie’s expression hardened, her eyes narrowing sharply as she looked at Tessa, her voice icy. “Mrs. Sugden, I would advise you to be careful with your accusations.”

Tessa responded swiftly, her tone feigning distress, “Oh dear! Mrs. Thomas, please, don’t take offense. I was merely conveying what I heard. And just before coming here, Ryan mentioned that your goddaughter has been involved with a married man!”

“Impossible! She is involved with a married man? You must be joking!” exclaimed a lady sitting by Tessa, her expression one of sheer disbelief.

Mollie’s attention piqued at the mention of a “married man.” She believed she knew who they were talking about. She laughed lightly. “Alright, Mrs. Sugden, perhaps you could enlighten us on who Belinie is allegedly involved with?”

Tessa responded, “The man in question is Lucas Clark of the well-known Clark family! Everyone’s aware that Mr. Clark is married, aren’t they?”

Mollie’s and Darren’s frowns disappeared. Their expression quickly returned to their previous calm and composed state. Tessa, noticing the doubtful looks around her, hastily added, “I swear I’m telling the truth! If

whether to verify Tessa’s claim and risk offending Mollie. Mollie, observing their looks, smirked inwardly. “Let’s go take a look ourselves,” she

Mollie’s initiative, the group followed her lead out of the room. As they rounded the corner into the hallway, they

cautioning Belinda with a patronizing tone, “Ms. Thomas, you should know Lucas is already taken. I’d advise you to keep your distance. Being labeled as a

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want whispers circulating that Mr. Thomas’ goddaughter

clearly amused

someone so shameless. Turning to Verena,

nearby, and the door to the adjacent

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