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.

Belinda settled into bed,

hold your hand?” Lucas teased, arching

Belinda rolled her eyes.

“No, thanks.”

quiet chuckle escaped Lucas, his

get

Belinda’s eyelids fluttered shut.

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

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her breaths became slow and rhythmic,

free. In her sleep, a slight crease formed between Belinda’s brows, though it faded

in his palm,

left to the mercy of wild speculation. Lucas knew that Belinda was paralyzed by uncertainty, unable to make a decision for fear of what the outcome might reveal. He chose not to burden her with the truth just yet—he

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