?Chapter 1269:


    Belindaughed softly after hearing Zaria’s words.


    “Are you talking about Darwin?” she asked directly.


    “Yes,” Zaria nodded earnestly. “I really like him, and I believe I can make him fall for me.”


    Belinda smiled. “I wish you sess in winning his heart. However…”


    Her tone became stern as she continued, “You and Darwin aren’t together yet, so you have no right to ask me to keep my distance from him.”


    “You like Darwin, so focus on him. Don’tplicate things by involving others in the matter,” Belinda said, rising from the sofa. “If there’s nothing else, I’ll be leaving now. Goodbye.”


    With that, she turned and walked away.


    Zaria let out a sigh, watching Belinda leave. She opened her mouth but eventually didn’t say anything to stop Belinda from leaving.


    After leaving the lounge, Belinda felt a bit resigned.


    Previously, when Minna had been interested in Darwin, she had warned her to stay away from him.


    Now, with Minna gone, Zaria was doing the same thing, asking her to keep her distance from Darwin.


    What was it? Did she reallye off as someone who would seduce the men around her?


    She believed she was being unfairly judged.


    Zaria’s approach was gentler than Minna’s, yet it still made Belinda ufortable.


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    Once reunited with Lucas, Belinda let go of the matter, eagerly embracing new adventures with him.


    Upon reaching the carousel, Belinda was utterly enchanted.


    Her eyes lit up with excitement.


    “It’s so beautiful! Let’s go on this one,” Belinda said, pointing at the carousel.


    Lucas’s smile faltered, and he hesitated. “I’ll join the line with you, but I’ll stay down here when it’s your turn to ride.”


    Belinda’s face fell slightly, showing her disappointment.


    “Belinda, I really can’t do this,” Lucas said.


    He would not ride such a whimsical and youthful carousel.


    Belinda didn’t argue or show anger. Instead, she gave Lucas a pitiful look with her expressive eyes.


    Lucas turned his head away resolutely, refusing to meet her gaze.


    Belinda sighed and said, “Alright, let’s move on then. I won’t ride it, either.”


    She tugged at Lucas, ready to leave.


    Lucas stopped her. “Don’t you want to ride this?”


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