Chapter 87:

Harold watched Lucas as he walked away, sighing resignedly. He was certain Lucas had figured out tomorrow night’s anticipated guest.

At the Nostalgia Lounge, a bar, Belinda’s mood was sour, prompting her to call Bethany for a drink.

Bethany, having learned of yesterday’s events and today’s conversation with Holley, clenched her fists in anger. “I can’t wrap my head around your mother’s choices sometimes,” she said with a sigh. “She obviously cares a lot about you, but some of her decisions really hurt you. She’s your mother! Supporting you should be her instinct. Just her belief in you would mean everything. No need for grand gestures. And yet, her actions this time…”

Bethany’s voice held a hint of resignation. “Perhaps she’s simply too scared to face your dad or Mrs. Wright. She backs down, and in doing so, she is pulling you down with her.”

Belinda remained silent, her eyes fixed on the drink in her glass, lost in thought.

Time passed until she looked up again, her gaze distant.

friend like this. She was about to offer more words of comfort when Belinda suddenly turned her gaze toward

Belinda said, her tone tinged with a hint of self-mockery. “She should be the one person I can rely on, but sometimes, she makes me feel so pressured. But what can I do? She’s my mother. She’s the one who raised me. I can ignore my dad’s feelings without feeling bad, but with my mom, it’s

really loves you. It’s just that she always feels she has to apologize

favorite is

eyes teared up as she felt overwhelmed with sadness. In a low voice, she said, “What hurts the most is that she doesn’t believe me. She has chosen

you were tricked by her before. Your mom couldn’t see through her facade. She believes Kylee has always been nice to you. She probably thinks Kylee would not cause any

faint smile. “It all comes down

to say. She couldn’t deny the truth in Belinda’s

glass. “Let’s drink tonight. Let’s drink until we forget

with Bethany’s and smiled. “Let’s not go overboard. We still have work

Then, they both chuckled.

in a

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