Chapter 76

Chapter 76:
Quickly changing her outfit, Belinda grabbed her things and headed to the parking lot. She located Lucas’ car, opened the door, and slid in. As soon as Belinda closed the door, Lucas started the car.
On the way, Belinda said, “Just drop me off at the Wright family estate. You don’t have to stay there with me. I won’t mention it to your father.”
Lucas glanced at her, a slight furrow forming between his brows. “Even if you don’t say anything, that doesn’t stop my father from checking with the Wright family about the matter.”
Belinda was lost in thought, pondering whether Harold would indeed do that. Considering Harold’s eagerness to see her and Lucas together, it seemed likely. Deciding it was best to drop the subject, Belinda remained silent for the rest of the drive.
When they arrived at the Wright family home, they got out of the car and entered together. Baker, who had been lounging on the living room sofa, leaped up and stormed toward the door, his voice thundering. “You ungrateful woman! Why did you do that? You—”
His reproach halted abruptly when he noticed Lucas accompanying Belinda. Holley, trailing behind Baker, froze in place, her expression registering shock at the sight of Lucas. Her face then lit up as she exclaimed, “Belinda, Mr. Clark, you’re back!”
Her cheerful greeting snapped Baker out of his momentary daze.
He stuttered, “M-Mr. Clark, what brings you here?”
The interaction was somewhat amusing. Despite being Lucas’ father-in-law, Baker never felt comfortable enough to call Lucas by his first name, always opting for “Mr. Clark” with notable deference in his tone. Given his knowledge of Lucas’ indifferent feelings toward Belinda, Baker, as Belinda’s father, was always cautious in his interactions with Lucas.
“I’m here to join Belinda for dinner,” Lucas replied.
“Welcome, welcome! Please, Mr. Clark, come inside,” Baker said, his head bowing slightly in a display of exaggerated respect as he ushered Lucas further into the house.
Once seated on the sofa, Lucas turned to Baker with a slight smile and inquired, “Mr. Wright, it seemed like you had something important to say to Belinda just now. What was it?” Despite years of marriage to Belinda, Lucas continued to address Baker formally, never using his first name.
“Uh, I…” Baker faltered, struggling to find the right words to say.
At that moment, a sound echoed from the stairs.
“Dad, is Belinda back?” Kylee’s voice floated down, soft and melodic.
She descended the staircase and walked into the living room, her expression changing as she noticed Lucas sitting next to Belinda. Her eyes sparkled briefly before dimming gradually, as if she had thought of something. Even though she was delighted to see Lucas, the fact that Lucas was there for Belinda dampened her spirits.
Kylee then greeted Belinda and Lucas warmly, having quickly regained her composure.
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