Chapter 172:

“Of course,” Darren replied.

They exchanged a few more words before Belinda ended the call and went back inside.

Once in her room, she lay on the bed, closed her eyes, and let sleep take her.

In the dead of night, the buzzing of her phone jerked her awake.

Fumbling in the dark, she grabbed her phone and saw the caller ID. She furrowed her eyebrows slightly. Without a second thought, she swiped to answer the call.

“Hello…”

“Belinda…” Holley’s voice was faint and strained on the other end of the line.

“What’s wrong?” At the sound of her voice, Belinda sat upright, her expression filled with concern.

feeling well right now, Belinda. Could you come

on, I’m on my way.” With that, Belinda

her blankets and switched on her phone’s

click sounded, and the lamp on Lucas’s side

Lucas asked, his voice low

for

mom’s not feeling well. I need to go

then went to the walk-in

flicker

remained quiet as Belinda walked out after getting

mind and opened

frowned, feeling a surge of annoyance mixed with worry inside him. He did not understand why he was worried about Belinda right now. She was an independent grown

conflicted feelings, Lucas got out of bed. He retrieved his phone from the

The call connected swiftly.

the voice on the other

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