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.

soon as Belinda settled into bed, Lucas positioned himself at

hold your hand?”

Belinda rolled her eyes.

“No, thanks.”

quiet chuckle escaped

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 into

what’s new on

rhythmic, a faint

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

looked at the hair in his palm, his gaze

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

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