Chapter 1045

Chapter 1045:

Just then, Lucas’ expression grew serious. “Gordon looked into Holley…” He briefly summarized the results of the investigation.

Belinda’s eyes flickered with hesitation. “So, that night when she tried to strangle me… Maybe she really didn’t do that on purpose?”

Lucas shook his head, his expression serious. “We can’t rule out the possibility that her doctor’s visits were a deliberate ploy. Think about it—if she deliberately displayed signs of distress and spoke about sleepwalking to her psychiatrist, the doctor would naturally assume her actions were a symptom of stress. So… we can’t say for certain whether it was intentional or not.”

A sharp pang pierced Belinda’s heart.

How had the people she once held dearest changed so drastically?

Lucas, observing the turmoil in her expression, instinctively reached out and pulled her into his embrace, allowing her to rest against his shoulder.

“Don’t overthink things,” he murmured soothingly. “Right now, the most important thing is for you to focus on resting.”

Belinda’s gaze flickered as a sudden thought surfaced. She straightened slightly, searching Lucas’ face with concern. “You’ve been on the post-exposure medication for a few days now. Have you experienced any side effects?”

fine,” Lucas assured her.

“Really?” Belinda asked.

Lucas replied without

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that reactions to the medication varied from person to person. Knowing that Lucas wasn’t suffering any discomfort eased her

Belinda pressed her lips together for a moment before speaking again. “By the way, Harold and Norma came by yesterday. Norma apologized to me, and Harold said

raised an eyebrow

back home today, make sure to apologize to Norma. Understood? You

argue. He

with satisfaction, though her expression soon turned serious again. “Did you tell Harold and Norma about your risk

don’t plan to.

her lips parting to argue, but Lucas gently

trust me on this one,”

Belinda’s

Both of us. Don’t worry.” Lucas tightened

him, silently drawing

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