Chapter 80:

Holley trembled slightly as she stood up, her protests cut short. Belinda’s expression smoothed into a mask of calm as she faced Baker squarely, her voice clear and deliberate. “Let me be clear one last time—it was Kylee who deliberately dropped the bowl. She was trying to frame me.”

As Baker opened his mouth to respond, Kylee entered the dining room. Baker immediately turned to look at her, his tone anxious. “Kylee, how are you feeling now?”

“I’m much better now, Dad,” Kylee replied. She then glanced at Belinda and added, “Dad, don’t blame Belinda for this.”

“I’m sure it was just an accident. I’m okay now, so let’s just forget this happened, alright?” Kylee said, trying to ease the tension.

Baker stared at Kylee, his frustration evident. “You’re too forgiving! Belinda deliberately spilled soup on you, and you’re just going to let the matter go? Your leniency will only encourage her to continue her behavior!”

Dad. It’s right for me,

doing anything to Belinda since Lucas was present. Accepting Kylee’s approach for the moment, he decided

to Kylee now? Since she has defended you, we’ll drop the matter for now. But let me be clear, if

do?” She then faced Kylee, her expression icy. “Kylee, you know better than anyone that I did not do that

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hurt, her voice wavering. “Belinda, I’m sorry about the incident at the hospital, and I’ve apologized to you already. What more do you want from me? Even if

didn’t mean to do that. I apologize on her behalf. Please don’t

Belinda turned sharply toward Holley, disbelief and hurt

said to Belinda, “Belinda, please, stop being so stubborn.

gaze fixed vacantly on Holley. After a long pause, a hollow laugh escaped her, tinged with a sense of

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