Chapter 1114:

Lucas turned to Belinda, his voice heavy. “Did Holley… want you to grow up to be completely dependent on her? To be someone without any skills?”

Belinda’s expression faltered, her throat tightening. After a long silence, she finally spoke, her voice hesitant. “Maybe… Maybe she just wanted me to live a simple, carefree life. Maybe she thought that would make me happy.”

“A person who knows nothing surely doesn’t have many worries,” Lucas’ tone was full of sarcasm.

Belinda froze.

Lucas’ words were harsh, but they carried a painful truth. Had that been Holley’s intention all along? Did Holley just want her to become a person with no purpose, no capabilities?

The rest of the car ride passed in silence. It was clear that Lucas’ words had stirred something deep within Belinda.

Lucas could sense her turmoil, and though he regretted causing her distress, he couldn’t ignore the possibility that Holley had harbored ill intentions toward Belinda from the start. More than ever, Lucas felt that Holley’s behavior was suspicious. Yet, his investigations had shown she appeared to be nothing more than an ordinary woman, with no suspicious history.

Lucas couldn’t help

the hospital, where she would stay to keep an eye on Kenia. They spent some time chatting with Kenia

approached Holley with a serious expression. “Holley,

“What is it, Sarai? What’s on your mind?” She settled onto the sofa, her posture

at

the

together, her expression confused as she met Sarai’s gaze. “You heard it.

continued, “The hormones found in Belinda’s system… I

Holley’s pupils constricted instantly.

she knew something about

asked, “What exactly

didn’t hesitate. “When I was young, I visited your house to play with Belinda. That’s when I

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