Chapter 177:

“Look who’s here, our busy bee.”

With a weary smile, Belinda replied, “This busy bee needs to catch up on some sleep after staying up all night yesterday.”

Mollie immediately adopted a more serious demeanor. “Then let’s cut the chatter. You should head up to your room and rest now.”

“Okay,” Belinda said, nodding appreciatively as she went upstairs to rest.

At The Harlequin Eats, Johnson and Lucas were having a meal together. Johnson turned to Lucas with a knowing smile and said, “This isn’t just a casual lunch, is it, Lucas?”

Lucas smirked slightly, his voice low and gravelly as he spoke. “Actually, there’s something I’ve been meaning to ask you.”

He set his fork down, meeting Johnson’s gaze squarely, and asked, “Is there more than just friendship between you and Belinda?”

small, shy smile. “Well… How should

felt a sudden, inexplicable jolt in

for Johnson to continue in

seconds before continuing, “Let’s just say that Belinda

hanging heavily in

now. After all, no

he implied with his

but before he could

are you planning

you ask?” Lucas countered

a little concerned about you two,” Johnson said, his smile deepening. “Both of you are close friends

gaze sharpened. “Is

Lucas’s eyes. They stared at each other for a while before Johnson relented with a sigh, saying, “All right, I’ll admit

throat, his expression turning earnest. “I won’t keep it from you any longer, Lucas. Over the years, I’ve come to

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