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…

inside, only to freeze in her tracks

at the table

said a word about Madonna and her family being here. If she had known this, she never

in the doorway, unsure whether to leave or stay,

into fiction

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

don’t be afraid,” Baker

at the waist, her entire demeanor radiating reluctance. Through clenched teeth, she forced out a begrudging apology.

features. What on earth was

actually apologizing to her

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

whether her words carried more anger or envy, but the edge in her voice was unmistakable. Without waiting for a reply, Madonna turned sharply on her

her brows and the mix

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