Chapter 1585

With that resigned declaration, she left alongside Johnson.

Following their exit from the hospital room, Johnson demonstrated thoughtful consideration by closing the door behind them.

Bethany immediately directed her attention toward Belinda, her expression transforming into one of earnest intensity as she said, “Belinda, I must ask you directly—have you ever suspected Faye?”

When Catherine heard this, her expression shifted instantly.

Faye? The possibility had never crossed her consciousness.

She maintained her silence while directing her gaze toward Belinda.

Belinda’s expression remained calm. After allowing several tense seconds to elapse, she drew a breath and replied, “I have entertained such suspicions.”

She paused deliberately before continuing, “However… the logic remains fundamentally flawed. I cannot identify any compelling motivation for Faye to commit such an act. Of course, I understand that because of Lucas, she might harbor some dissatisfaction towards me. But that’s all. She wouldn’t resort to pushing me off a mountain or attempting to end my life simply because of that. I don’t think she would be that cruel.”

She blinked. “Furthermore, Lucas remains her uncle by blood, and that relationship will never change. Does she genuinely believe that without me, Lucas would treat her as well as he did when they were children…”

As Belinda approached the conclusion of her analysis, her tone suddenly shifted, and her speech slowed down.

Bethany stared at Belinda, her gaze meaningful as she asked, “You’ve realized it, too, haven’t you?”

“What are you saying?” Catherine didn’t quite understand what Bethany meant.

Bethany pivoted toward Catherine to provide necessary clarification. “What Belinda said at the end… Lucas would treat Faye like old times if Belinda were out of the picture. Perhaps, Faye has really thought about that in her heart!”

After a fleeting glance at Belinda, Bethany said, her voice steady, “Think about it. Faye feels like Lucas has drifted away from her, like he’s no longer the same man who used to dote on her when they were kids. And the reason? He has a girlfriend now. Naturally, he’s keeping some distance from other women. If—Faye’s mind were a little twisted, she might believe that if Belinda were no longer in the picture, Lucas wouldn’t have to keep his distance from her. He might treat her the way he once did.”

After hearing Bethany’s words, both Belinda and Catherine fell silent.

Belinda lowered her gaze, lashes casting shadows across her cheeks. Her brow drew in faintly, and her gaze showed complex emotions.

Catherine, too, felt complicated emotions.

After a long silence, she finally spoke, her voice a touch too high, as if bracing against her own doubts. “But… Miss Sandoval couldn’t be that evil, right? I mean—we’re talking about trying to kill someone. Would she really do something like that?”

Just the thought of it sent shivers down her spine.

Bethany pursed her lips for a moment. “I know. It’s only speculation. I have no proof. And maybe you’re right. Maybe Faye wouldn’t do something like that.”