Chapter 421



At the mention of Belinda’s name, Lucas halted mid-step. Turning slightly, he regarded Kylee with a measured glance. “What is it that you want to say?”

Kylee swallowed, relieved Lucas was listening but frustrated by his cold demeanor.

She steadied herself before speaking again, her voice trembling just enough to sound earnest.

“I hope you don’t blame Belinda too much,” she began, choosing her words carefully. “I think she acted out of impulse when she accidentally pushed Miss Reed down the stairs. It wasn’t intentional. Isn’t it a shame to let something like that ruin your marriage?”

Lucas raised an eyebrow, his expression unreadable. “So you also believe that Belinda pushed Verena down the stairs?”

Kylee hesitated for a moment, the weight of his question throwing her off balance. “I…,” she stammered, feigning reluctance as though burdened by something.

Lucas’ sharp gaze narrowed. “Just say whatever you want to say directly,” he said coldly.

Kylee took a shaky breath before blurting out, “I saw it!”

Lucas’ eyes sharpened. “You saw it?” he echoed. “You’re saying you actually saw Belinda push Verena?”

“Uh… Yes,” Kylee nodded, pausing briefly before confirming her claim.

gαℓησν𝒆𝓁s․com is your fiction sanctuary Lucas fell silent upon hearing that. His expression remained calm, his thoughts concealed behind a stoic exterior.

Kylee couldn’t read him, and the uncertainty began to gnaw at her. Trying to gauge his reaction, she softened her tone. “Mr. Clark, I don’t think Belinda did it on purpose. You two were married before—you understand her better than anyone. How about this? As Belinda’s sister, I’ll apologize to Miss Reed on Belinda’s behalf. Please… Don’t be angry with Belinda anymore.”

Kylee straightened, confidence returning as she played the role of the caring, selfless sister. She believed Lucas would be impressed by her sincerity.

But Lucas’ gaze only grew colder. “Are you sure you really saw Belinda push Verena?” he asked.

“Yes,” Kylee replied, nodding firmly, though a flicker of unease flashed in her eyes.

Did Lucas know something she didn’t?

Lucas didn’t respond immediately. Instead, a soft chuckle escaped his lips—a sound that sent a chill down Kylee’s spine.

“I can’t stand being lied to,” he said, his voice low but cutting. “Ms. Wright, if I find out you’ve been lying to me, the consequences might be more than you can handle.”

When Kylee heard that, her eyes widened in an instant.

Kylee quickly dropped her gaze, masking the odd flicker of emotion in her eyes. Her heart thundered in her chest. The more her panic grew, the harder she worked to steady herself. She had already lied—there was no undoing it now. She had to stick with what she had said. If she admitted the truth to Lucas, the consequences would be severe. She knew she needed to take the risk and bet that Lucas hadn’t found any proof that Belinda hadn’t pushed Verena on purpose.

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