Chapter 1546

He said, “Something must have happened between Carola and the Wright family. It has nothing to do with us, though, so we don’t need to concern ourselves with it.”

Belinda cocked her head to the side and thought about it for a moment before nodding. “You’re right. It’s none of our business.”

Lucas said nothing more.

Meanwhile, at the Wright family’s residence…

“Elwood, if you’re not feeling well, why don’t you head upstairs and get some rest?” Tamara suggested gently.

Elwood remained silent, his eyes still lowered. He seemed lost in his own thoughts.

After about ten seconds, he gave Tamara a short nod, then stood to go upstairs.

As soon as he was gone, Tamara turned her attention to Zaria. “Haven’t I warned you enough times already?” Her tone was stern.

Zaria sat back on the sofa and chewed on her lower lip. She knew she had made a mistake.

“Speak!” Tamara snapped.

Zaria shrank back as she looked up at Tamara. “I’m sorry, Grandma. I know I made a mistake. I acted without thinking…”

Nalani’s expression was just as grim. “You’ve never been this rude before! You really crossed the line this time! How could you talk about Belinda being an illegitimate child right in front of the Clark family? What were you thinking?”

“I just…” Zaria stammered, unsure of what to say.

“Let me guess,” Tamara interjected. “You said those things because Darwin is interested in Belinda. You wanted to humiliate her in front of the Clarks. Isn’t that right?”

Zaria let out a small sigh of relief.

It was good that her grandmother thought this way.

She was safe as long as Tamara didn’t learn of her true intentions.

“Darwin is interested in Belinda?” Nalani asked, surprised by this tidbit of information. “Who is this Darwin?”

“Darwin is the man Zaria likes,” Tamara explained. “But since he only has eyes for Belinda, Zaria doesn’t like Belinda.”

Nalani nodded in understanding. “So that’s why! I was baffled by Zaria’s behavior earlier.”

Tamara’s anger was still evident. “I understand you don’t like Belinda. Saying she’s an illegitimate child is one thing. But why did you have to bring up Carola’s name?”

“I-I just slipped up… I regretted it as soon as I said it. Seeing Dad like that… I’m sorry, Grandma. I know I was wrong. I swear, I won’t do something like that again.” Tears were streaming down Zaria’s face as she apologized.

Neither Tamara nor Nalani said a word, but Tamara’s expression remained stern; she was clearly still furious.

She rose from the sofa and glared at Zaria. “This is your last warning. If you ever mention Carola in front of your father again, I won’t let you off easily!”

She turned away without waiting for Zaria to respond and stormed up the stairs.