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.

say whatever you want to say directly,” he said

took a shaky breath before blurting out, “I

he echoed. “You’re saying you actually saw Belinda

pausing

your

that. His expression remained calm, his thoughts concealed behind

think Belinda did it on purpose. You two were married before—you understand her better than anyone. How about this? As Belinda’s sister, I’ll apologize to Miss Reed on Belinda’s behalf. Please… Don’t

the caring, selfless sister. She believed Lucas would be impressed

grew colder. “Are you sure

replied, nodding firmly, though a flicker of unease

Lucas know something

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