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, Lucas positioned himself

me to hold your hand?”

Belinda rolled her eyes.

“No, thanks.”

escaped Lucas, his tone

Just get

Belinda’s eyelids fluttered shut.

it was because of the lingering effects of the alcohol or the quiet

new

her breaths became slow and rhythmic, a faint glint flickered

pulled a few strands of her hair free. In

the hair in his palm,

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 in before

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