Chapter 421:

At the mention of Belinda’s name, Lucas halted mid-step. Turning slightly, he regarded Kylee with a measured glance. “What is it that you want to say?”

Kylee swallowed, relieved Lucas was listening but frustrated by his cold demeanor.

She steadied herself before speaking again, her voice trembling just enough to sound earnest.

“I hope you don’t blame Belinda too much,” she began, choosing her words carefully. “I think she acted out of impulse when she accidentally pushed Miss Reed down the stairs. It wasn’t intentional. Isn’t it a shame to let something like that ruin your marriage?”

Lucas raised an eyebrow, his expression unreadable. “So you also believe that Belinda pushed Verena down the stairs?”

Kylee hesitated for a moment, the weight of his question throwing her off balance. “I…,” she stammered, feigning reluctance as though burdened by something.

narrowed. “Just say whatever you

breath before blurting out,

he echoed.

Kylee nodded, pausing briefly

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silent upon hearing that. His expression remained calm, his

“Mr. Clark, I don’t think Belinda did it on purpose. You two were married before—you

straightened, confidence returning as she played the role of the caring, selfless sister. She believed Lucas would be impressed by her

“Are you sure you really saw Belinda push Verena?” he

firmly, though a flicker of unease flashed in her

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