Chapter 201:

Lucas’ gaze darkened as he watched her retreating figure, a storm brewing behind his composed facade.

A few seconds later, he smoothed his expression into an unreadable mask, got into his car, started the engine, and drove off into the night.

That evening, Belinda stayed with Holley. While her mother slept soundly, Belinda found it difficult to get comfortable and only managed to drift off after two in the morning.

The next day, after preparing for work, Belinda left the house, her mind already occupied with the tasks ahead.

Holley, meanwhile, enjoyed a quiet morning. After freshening up, she sat down to a simple yet thoughtful breakfast Belinda had prepared for her.

Just as she was savoring her meal, her phone rang, the screen lighting up with a call from Baker…

private dining room at a restaurant, Holley stepped inside, only to freeze in her tracks when she saw the people

table

about Madonna and her family being

unsure whether to leave or stay, Baker

fiction with

her reluctance obvious. But with no other choice, she rose from her chair and approached Holley. Her expression

be afraid,” Baker said

feet from Holley, Madonna bent stiffly at the waist, her entire demeanor radiating reluctance. Through clenched teeth, she forced out a begrudging apology. “I’m sorry,” she

features. What on

to her now? Was this

Holley with a sharp glare, Madonna let out a dry, mocking laugh. “Well done,

the edge in her voice was unmistakable. Without waiting

confusion evident in the furrow of her brows and

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