Chapter 150:

He then spoke gently, his voice filled with concern. “Belinda, you should go upstairs and rest now.”

Belinda gave a slight nod, her lips barely parting as she said, “Okay, I’ll head to the bedroom now.”

“Go on,” Harold replied.

Once Belinda had ascended the stairs, Harold turned to Lucas, pulling him aside. “Is Belinda really that afraid of mice?”

Lucas’ expression hardened as he recalled Belinda’s panic in the private room. “Yes,” he said. After a pause, he added with a tone of quiet understanding, “She’s terrified of mice. It’s deeper than just a fear. She probably has gone through something scary related to this.”

fault. I should have known this would happen. I’ve heard her mention it before, but

voice dripping with sarcasm. “You really went low, didn’t

don’t care what

fear to push Belinda and Lucas closer. He had believed that Belinda would seek Lucas’ protection when she was in fear. That way, Lucas and Belinda would become closer. But

scoffed softly, his gaze sharp as he turned to Harold, raising an eyebrow. “Old man, your birthday is in less

your escape on g aln

the implication in Lucas’ words, and his expression shifted, a

gave a dismissive snort, saying nothing more as he

He had no experience playing matchmaker, and now, he felt utterly clueless about how to get things moving. If only he could make Lucas fall for Belinda, then the thought of divorce would be long gone from Lucas’ mind.

shot upright in bed, her scream echoing through the stillness. “No!” she gasped, trembling as she tried to shake off the remnants of her nightmare. Her

on, and Lucas stirred in his bed, squinting sleepily at Belinda. Even in the dim light, he could

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