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    Catherine’s expression remained calm andposed. Her voice was steady as she replied, “Johnson had too much to drink. I just brought him some honey water.”


    Eliana’s eyesnded on the cup in Catherine’s hand, and she narrowed her eyes. Eventually, she said nothing more.


    Catherine turned and walked past her.


    The next morning.


    When Johnson awoke, it felt as though his skull was splitting in two.


    Groaning, he sat up slowly, rubbing at his temples.


    As he massaged his aching head, hazy memories from the night before began trickling back. Then, suddenly, he froze.


    Last night… Did he really kiss Cathy? And Cathy didn’t seem disgusted by the kiss.


    She had let it happen. For several long, breathtaking moments. And afterward, she had returned to his room, bringing him honey water. Could it be… Could it really mean that Cathy had feelings for him, too?


    A smile crept across Johnson’s face, his mood lifted with joy. He threw off the covers and got out of bed, humming a tune as he walked into the bathroom.


    Belinda was halfway to the hospital when Johnson’s call came through.


    She put on her wireless earpiece and answered the call.


    “Hello?”


    “Belinda,” Johnson’s voice came through. “You and Lucas really ditched mest night, huh? Dropped me off at home and just left me there.”


    Despite theint, there was an unmistakable lightness in his tone.


    “Oh, please,” Belinda replied with a lightugh. “Don’t act like the victim. We left you to Catherine’s care. If anything, you should be thanking us.”


    Keeping her eyes on the road, Belinda said teasingly, “So? What happened after we left?”


    On the other end of the line, Johnson made no attempt to hide his happiness. He said in a joyful voice, “Last night… I kissed Cathy, and she didn’t reject me.”


    “Oh, really?” Belinda asked, raising an eyebrow. “That’s quite impressive, Johnson. Taking advantage of Catherine while drunk, huh?”


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    Johnson was speechless for a long moment. He then defended himself, saying, “I really didn’t mean it. I was drunkst night. It was purely an instinctive action.”


    Belinda chuckled. “Well, since Catherine didn’t reject you, then she must not mind your kiss. That means she really has feelings for you.”


    “That’s what I’m thinking, too,” Johnson said softly, his expression happy.


    “So, what’s next?” Belinda asked.


    There was a brief pause as Johnson considered his options. “Lucas was right. I’ve thought long and hard about his words, and everything he saidst night was on point. I let my doubts rule over me and ended up fearing something I haven’t even given a shot yet. Starting today, I will no longer hesitate. It doesn’t matter what lies ahead; I will not back down.”


    His voice rang out with resolve, and Belinda knew that he meant every word.


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