Chapter 1040

Vincent nodded. “Yes. I also think Lucas has lost his mind. But think about it… Knowing that Belinda could already be infected, Lucas still did that. Do you know why?”

Ryan fell silent.

He understood the reason perfectly.

It was because Lucas loved Belinda.

At that moment, Vincent shifted his gaze back to Verena. “Verena, you know exactly why I’m telling you this, don’t you?”

Verena remained silent, biting her lip hard as if trying to suppress something deep within her.

Vincent continued, “Lucas has already gone to such lengths for Belinda. Do you really think there’s still any possibility for you and him to be together?”

Verena’s eyes instantly reddened.

Of course, she understood this.

The moment Lucas had shielded Belinda with his own body, unhesitatingly taking the attack meant for her, Verena had realized it—Lucas’ feelings for Belinda ran far deeper than simple affection.

But even then, she had clung to hope. She had convinced herself that if Belinda fell, if she was utterly ruined beyond redemption, then maybe—just maybe—Lucas would turn his back on Belinda.

When she had found out that Belinda had suffered occupational exposure and might be at risk of contracting HIV, she had been so ecstatic that she couldn’t sleep that night.

She had been waiting since then.

Waiting for Lucas to leave Belinda.

But… what did she get?

She had never anticipated that Lucas would go this far for Belinda.

He had stayed by Belinda’s side without hesitation, despite the risk.

Was his love for Belinda really that deep?

Would he truly sacrifice everything for her?

Verena was overwhelmed with jealousy.

It was so intense and maddening that it felt like she was losing her mind.

Why? Why was fate so cruel to her?

Tears streamed down her face, hot and unstoppable.

Vincent let out a heavy sigh, his voice filled with earnest concern. “Verena, as a friend, I advise you to let Lucas go. There’s no future between you two anymore. I don’t want to see you hurting yourself like this.”

Verena’s expression was stiff, hollow.

It was as if nothing could reach her.

After what felt like an eternity, she sniffled, slowly lifting her gaze to Vincent. With forced gratitude, she murmured, “Vincent, thank you. I’ll try my best to let go…”

Hearing this, Vincent finally exhaled in relief. “I’m glad you think this way.”

Verena offered him a weak smile and said nothing more.

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