Chapter 76:

Quickly changing her outfit, Belinda grabbed her things and headed to the parking lot. She located Lucas’ car, opened the door, and slid in. As soon as Belinda closed the door, Lucas started the car.

On the way, Belinda said, “Just drop me off at the Wright family estate. You don’t have to stay there with me. I won’t mention it to your father.”

Lucas glanced at her, a slight furrow forming between his brows. “Even if you don’t say anything, that doesn’t stop my father from checking with the Wright family about the matter.”

Belinda was lost in thought, pondering whether Harold would indeed do that. Considering Harold’s eagerness to see her and Lucas together, it seemed likely. Deciding it was best to drop the subject, Belinda remained silent for the rest of the drive.

When they arrived at the Wright family home, they got out of the car and entered together. Baker, who had been lounging on the living room sofa, leaped up and stormed toward the door, his voice thundering. “You ungrateful woman! Why did you do that? You—”

halted abruptly when he noticed Lucas accompanying Belinda. Holley, trailing behind Baker, froze in place, her expression registering shock at the sight of Lucas. Her face then lit up as she exclaimed, “Belinda, Mr. Clark, you’re

greeting snapped Baker out of

“M-Mr. Clark, what brings you

for “Mr. Clark” with notable deference in his tone.

to join Belinda for dinner,”

Please, Mr. Clark, come inside,” Baker said, his head bowing slightly in a

“Mr. Wright, it seemed like you had something important to say to Belinda just now. What was it?” Despite years of marriage to Belinda, Lucas continued to address Baker formally, never using his first

struggling to find the

moment, a sound echoed from the

Belinda back?” Kylee’s voice

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