Chapter 1365:

Baker shot her a glare full of contempt. “You idiot! You think it’s just that?”

Holley fell silent, her lips pressed together in frustration, a tinge of hurt in her eyes.

That evening, Lucas returned home.

The moment Belinda saw him walk through the door, her eyes reddened instantly.

Without a word, she rushed into his arms, burying herself in his embrace.

Lucas’ heart twisted at the sight of her looking so vulnerable.

He wrapped his arms tightly around her and kissed the top of her head. Still silent, he gently picked her up and carried her upstairs into their bedroom.

He settled onto the sofa, cradling her in his lap with one arm securely around her waist.

cut through the quiet. “You don’t have to be strong with

forced herself to maintain all day. That was why earlier that day, he had asked Johnson and Bethany to come over, hoping their presence might bring

nothing. She leaned against his shoulder, and the tears she had been holding back finally began

parents weren’t worth her pain, that

fought to stay composed

she saw Lucas,

forced calm

didn’t speak. With one arm around Belinda’s waist, his other hand

the side of his neck, his chest

eyes, a cold and vengeful light sparked

Belinda’s sobs faded. She sat up slowly, her body

and tenderly wiped

Belinda sniffled.

time I cry for

with gentle eyes, nodding. “Alright. As far as we’re concerned, your parents are dead. From now on… mine

her eyes clearing, her

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