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.

as Belinda settled into bed, Lucas

hold your hand?” Lucas teased, arching a

Belinda rolled her eyes.

“No, thanks.”

quiet chuckle escaped

Just get some

Belinda’s eyelids fluttered shut.

the alcohol or

what’s new

became slow and rhythmic, a faint glint flickered

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

looked at the hair in his palm, his gaze turning

truths were best confirmed rather than 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 would

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