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    Redirecting her attention to Car, Zaria extended a warm introduction. “I’m Zaria Wright, it’s a pleasure to meet you. I’d say I’m something of an acquaintance of Ms. Wright’s.”


    When Car heard Zaria’s name, her demeanor subtly changed.


    She fixed her gaze on Zaria and, almost reflexively, echoed, “Wright?”


    Zaria nodded with a smile. “Yes, I have the samest name as Ms. Wright.”


    Car’s breath caught for a moment.


    Before Car could respond, Zaria continued, “I hail from one of Soling’s most distinguished families. Elwood’s my father.”


    At that, Car’s face drained of color.


    Zaria, observing Car, caught the reaction.


    Her eyes sharpened; it seemed her suspicions were spot-on.


    There was somethingplex tying Car to her father.


    As Zaria disclosed who she was, Belinda’s forehead creased faintly. She was surprised by Zaria’s decision to mention her family ties in front of Car.


    But after noticing Car’s pale face, Belinda was even more shocked.


    Why was Car reacting this way?


    Was it something about Zaria that unsettled her? Or could it be Zaria’s father’s name that triggered this reaction?


    After a brief pause, Belinda cautiously inquired, “Car, are you alright?”


    Belinda’s voice snapped Car out of her reverie. She shook her head gently, as though trying to dislodge the tangle of thoughts clouding her mind. “I’m fine. It’s nothing,” she murmured.


    Belinda didn’t press further. She simply nodded. “Alright then, let’s go.”


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    “Okay,” Car replied with a faint nod.


    As they turned to leave, Belinda nced back at Zaria. “Zaria, we’re leaving now.”


    “Alright,” Zaria said, making no effort to stop them.


    She watched their figures retreat, her gazeplex, clouded with emotions she hadn’t quite untangled.


    Who would have expected such an unexpected twist to unfold today?


    Once seated in the privacy of the booth, the atmosphere grew quiet again. Belinda handed the menu to Car with a polite smile. “Please, take a look and choose anything you like.”


    But Car didn’t reach for it. She shook her head slightly. “Anything’s fine. You can order for both of us.”


    In truth, her mind was still a whirlwind of emotions, and food was thest thing she could think about.


    Belinda simply nodded and began to select a few dishes from the menu. After cing the order, Belinda nced at Car, whose faraway eyes betrayed her preupation. It was obvious she was still thinking about Zaria’s words earlier.


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