Chapter 1545
Elwood nodded without hesitation, a faint smile tugging at his lips. “Alright. I understand. I’ll go there for a check-up.”
His quick agreement seemed almost uncharacteristic. Belinda returned his smile with a polite nod before returning to her seat.
Nalani looked at Elwood in surprise.
This was strange. She had urged Elwood to visit the hospital for years without success—he had refused every time.
Yet now, after just a few words from Belinda, he had agreed almost instantly.
Nalani wasn’t the only one who noticed this.
From across the table, Zaria’s eyes narrowed, a flicker of wariness surfacing in her gaze.
Her father clearly held Belinda in high regard, a realization that unsettled her. Tamara couldn’t help but feel a surge of frustration, cursing Belinda for meddling.
The group resumed their meal, deliberately avoiding any further mention of Carola.
Once dinner was over, everyone went to the living room for a short while before Harold finally rose and suggested they take their leave. Outside the Wright estate, Harold leaned closer to Belinda. “Belinda,” he said with quiet sincerity, “don’t take anything Zaria said to heart.”
Belinda let out a light laugh, her tone warm and composed. “Don’t worry. I’m not upset. Honestly, I’ve long accepted the fact that I’m an illegitimate child. I know that is a fact. I don’t really care what others say about that.”
Besides, she knew Zaria had said those words because of Darwin. Harold nodded with genuine admiration. “Good. That’s the right mindset. I’m glad to hear you say that.”
“It’s late. You and Mom should go home,” Lucas interjected gently.
Harold gave a final nod. “Alright.”
He and Norma then turned toward the car.
The Clark family’s driver had been waiting, so once they got in the car, the driver started the engine and drove away.
Belinda and Lucas then made their way to their own vehicle. As soon as they were seated, Belinda reached for her seatbelt and spoke up. “Lucas, didn’t Mr. Wright seem… off when Carola’s name came up in the conversation?”
Lucas nodded. “He did. His headache seemed to flare the moment Zaria mentioned Carola. And when he heard she got married, his reaction was even more intense. His headache grew worse.”
Belinda pursed her lips for a moment, her thoughts whirring. “Do you think… Mr. Wright might know Carola?”
Lucas considered that for a moment as he drove the car. “From the way he reacted during dinner, it certainly seems that way. Yet everything about his demeanor said otherwise.”
Belinda’s eyes narrowed, her voice quiet. “And did you notice how quickly Tamara shut down the topic about Carola? It seemed as if the very mention of Carola disgusted her.”
Lucas had certainly noticed that.