Chapter 1529
With a low chuckle, he turned on his heel and strolled away. But just then, someone stepped into view from around the corner.
It was Faye.
Her expression was filled with complicated emotions.
There were two ways to reach the restroom from the living room. She had taken the alternate route and had accidentally overheard Enzo speaking with Belinda.
She hadn’t made her presence known. Something had held her back.
Instead, she lingered quietly in the shadows, watching.
Thus, she had witnessed every one of Enzo’s actions.
Her eyes widened.
Enzo… Was he interested in Belinda?
The thought struck her like a sudden draft, and her mind twisted in response. The light in her eyes shimmered uncertainly.
By the time she returned to the dining room, everyone was already seated.
“Why did washing your hands take so long?” Georgie asked Faye, glancing at her.
Faye blinked, then offered a quick excuse. “Uh, I also used the restroom.”
“Then sit down quickly,” Georgie said, not pressing further.
“Okay.” Faye nodded and took her seat.
Almost instinctively, her gaze landed on Belinda.
Then, a few seconds later, her gaze shifted toward Enzo.
Midway through the meal, Georgie cleared her throat and said to Lucas, “Lucas, we’ll be heading back to Soling soon. But Faye won’t be going back with us; she’s staying here in Owathe. I want you to look after her.”
“Alright,” Lucas replied, carefully placing a piece of fish onto Belinda’s plate. He gave Georgie a short nod.
Georgie continued, “We’ve been thinking… Why not let Faye move in with you? She has always been close to you, and I’m sure she’d be happy living with you.”
The suggestion brought an abrupt silence to the dining room.
Belinda’s hand stiffened around her fork.
Meanwhile, Faye sat up straighter, her heartbeat quickening, a quiet thrill rising in her chest.
She hadn’t known her mother had planned to say that. She was hearing it for the first time.
Still, she couldn’t deny this was good news to her.
But would Lucas agree?
Faye turned to look at him.
Lucas’ brows furrowed slightly. He said, “It’s not appropriate.”