Chapter 960

Chapter 960:

Belinda’s lips parted as if to speak, then closed again. After a moment of internal debate, she finally said, “Could you… could you stay until I fall asleep?”

She couldn’t quite explain it, but something about the stillness of the night unsettled her. She didn’t want to be alone.

At her quiet request, Lucas’ eyes lit up, a flicker of surprise crossing his features.

He quickly replied, “Of course.”

Belinda averted her gaze, suddenly feeling shy.

Meanwhile, Lucas was genuinely happy. He believed Belinda was starting to rely on him, and that realization filled him with a sense of warmth.

bed, Lucas positioned himself

hand?” Lucas

Belinda rolled her eyes.

“No, thanks.”

chuckle escaped

Just get

Belinda’s eyelids fluttered shut.

was because of the lingering effects of the alcohol or the quiet reassurance of Lucas’ presence, but Belinda soon slipped

new

and rhythmic, a faint

extended a hand and gently pulled a few strands of her hair free. In her sleep, a slight crease formed between Belinda’s brows, though

in his

make a decision for fear of what the outcome might reveal. He chose not to burden her with the truth just yet—he would wait until the results were

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