Chapter 720

“It was just an accident this time,” Belinda replied. Considering her abilities, it was hard to understand how that woman could have managed to hurt her.

“Accidents like this shouldn’t happen, either,” Lucas said, his frown deepening, concern evident in his eyes. His voice was low and firm as he added, “It pains me to see you get hurt.”

Belinda found herself speechless at his reaction. Her gaze lowered, and she gently bit her lip, choosing to remain silent. Lucas’ eyes stayed on her, his gaze lingering in quiet contemplation.

In the private dining room of a restaurant, Catherine arrived. When Catherine saw Leland, grievously bruised and scarcely recognizable, and the woman beside him shivering in fear, her eyebrows knitted together instantly. Her attention briefly paused on them before shifting to Johnson, who sat on the sofa, his expression somber and his hands showing signs of injury.

Catherine quickly walked over to Johnson, worry evident in her eyes. “Johnson, are your hands okay?”

Her inquiry prompted a noticeable shift in the room’s atmosphere. It was evident that Leland was in a worse state, and he was Catherine’s boyfriend. Yet, Catherine had overlooked his condition.

Bethany experienced a swell of gratification and joy for Johnson. His longstanding care for his sister had certainly paid off.

gαℓησν𝒆ℓs․com has your next chapter “I’m alright,” Johnson said, the intensity in his gaze melting when he looked at Catherine. His voice was low and raspy as he spoke.

Catherine then directed her attention to Leland, a cold smile forming on her lips as she said, “I’d like to hear your explanation first.”

Seeing Catherine’s expression, Leland immediately knew she was angry. He quickly said, “Hailee was drunk. Her friends wouldn’t let her leave, so she called me for help. I just came to pick her up, that’s all.”

He hesitated, his words faltering before he continued, “But you know how Hailee gets when she’s drunk. She becomes a little… out of control. She likes to touch people. So when Johnson saw us, he misunderstood the situation, and then…”

Catherine’s gaze shifted to Hailee Davies, who looked pale and uneasy. “She looks sober to me,” she said coldly.

Hailee quickly fired back, “I was sobered up because I got beaten. A woman grabbed my hair and slapped me!”

“You deserved it!” Bethany snapped. “Don’t you know Leland has a girlfriend? And yet you still had the nerve to cling to him? And Leland, you already have Catherine, but you acted all cozy with someone else. What did you expect to happen?”

Catherine said nothing, her cold eyes fixed on Leland. Her delicate face betrayed no emotion, but the tension in the air was palpable. She was furious, and everyone knew it.

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