Chapter 247:

“It’s not a problem for me,” Belinda replied without hesitation.

With that, she turned on her heel and walked away, her pace brisk and her resolve unwavering.

Lucas remained by the car, his brows furrowing as he watched her retreating figure.

His eyes narrowed slightly, his gaze unreadable.

He was lost in thought for a while.

Upon arriving at the hospital, Belinda was drenched from head to toe, the rain soaking through every layer of her clothes.

Time was pressing, so she quickly dried her hair with a towel, slipped on a wig, changed into clean clothes, and put on her white coat before heading straight to the office to prepare for her rounds.

Once she had finished her duties, she finally allowed herself a moment of rest and headed to the break room for a hot shower.

stood blow-drying her hair, her

slightly when she

small sigh, she swiped to answer the call and brought the phone

you busy right now?” Johnson’s familiar voice came through, casual

What’s up?” Belinda replied, keeping

you about something that happened last night. I think it’s important,”

the events from the previous

before adding, “Belinda, I think Lucas… He cares about you. You have

eyes

“Didn’t you hear Lucas say it himself?

because he thought my actions would embarrass him and tarnish the Clark family’s

there is to

his tone shifting to one of resignation. “Lucas is always like that — too

that’s all

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