Chapter 1674:

Barbara nodded slowly, her expression softening. “Alright, if he makes you happy, that’s what matters. But listen, Belinda—if Lucas ever mistreats you, you can tell me. I’ll have my mom and uncle deal with him!”

Belinda chuckled, reaching out to ruffle Barbara’s hair. “I doubt that day will ever come, but I’m grateful you’ve got my back.”

After a pause, she reached out to hold Barbara’s hand. “Come on, let’s hit the next spot.”

“Yay!” Barbara’s face lit up, and she grabbed Belinda’s hand, practically bouncing as they headed toward their next adventure.

In a certain psychology clinic:

seat,” Dr. Brooks said calmly,

heart skittered like a startled deer as she hovered near the sofa. She smoothed her skirt with trembling fingers, a futile attempt

as she twisted her hands in her lap. “I owe you a sincere apology, Dr. Brooks,” she said, her voice barely above a whisper.

calm but unyielding. “You told me Mrs. Gilbert called in a frenzy, claiming her son’s manic episode had spiraled out of control, that he was hitting people. You said her plea for help drove you to burst

Mrs. Gilbert afterward. Her son’s condition was nowhere near as severe as you said. They had it under control in no

crises than this, Laura. Far worse. You have always kept your head in the chaos. So why did this one

Suspicion laced his words.

inspiring stories on


“Mrs. Gilbert was frantic,” she said, her voice trembling slightly. “She demanded action, insisted I find a solution right away. Her

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