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

this, Lucas felt a sudden, inexplicable jolt in his

in silence, his gaze fixed

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

each word hanging

“Yes, for now. After all, no one can tell what the future

meaning he implied with his tone was

slightly, but before he could say anything, Johnson spoke

the way, Lucas, when are you planning to divorce

you ask?” Lucas countered

of you are close friends

sharpened. “Is

and met Lucas’s eyes. They stared at each other for a while before Johnson relented

any longer, Lucas. Over the years,

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