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    Belinda had just happened to call at that time, and since Lucas had been busy with some documents, he had put his phone on speaker.


    As a result, Faye had overheard everything.


    Lucas didn’t answer her question, let alone nce her way.


    Undeterred, Faye quickly added, “May I join you, Uncle Lucas?”


    Faye formed her lips into a delicate pout and pressed forward with her request. “I don’t have many friends here in Owathe, which means I rarely venture out and often find myself drowning in boredom. Uncle Lucas, I just heard Belinda say that you’re going on a trip with Bethany and Johnson. I’m acquainted with both of them as well. Just let me join you. Please?”


    Faye looked at Lucas with a pleading expression.


    From Lucas’ perspective, incorporating Faye into their group wouldn’t create any significantplications or disruptions.


    However, he knew that Belinda didn’t seem to like Faye very much.


    Unfortunately, Faye had managed to overhear his conversation with Belinda earlier. Given such circumstances, delivering an outright rejection would be a bit rude.


    After allowing himself a moment of careful deliberation, Lucas responded thoughtfully, “I wasn’t the person who conceived this particr n, which means I cannot make any definitive promises on behalf of the group. Here’s what I propose instead—let me reach out to both Belinda and Johnson to ask their opinions on you joining us, and I’ll provide you with an answer soon.”


    Faye’s pout deepened considerably, and waves of disappointment began washing over her.


    Lucas was just making an excuse.


    Everyone within their social circle knew that Lucas served as the undisputed leader of their tight-knit group.


    As long as he voiced his support for something, no one would possess the audacity to raise objections.


    Faye believed that even though Lucas had imed he needed to consult the group, in reality, he was just going to ask for Belinda’s opinion.


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    Thinking of this made Faye increasingly displeased.


    If this had happened before, Lucas would have agreed without hesitation. But now…


    Despite the storm of unhappiness brewing within her chest, Faye didn’t show it on her face.


    She managed to summon a smile that carried undertones of profound disappointment. “Very well then, Uncle Lucas. Go ahead and consult with them about this matter. If the arrangement proves genuinely inconvenient for everyone, or if the group simply doesn’t want me to go with them, then just forget about the matter.”


    “Okay,” Lucas responded curtly, not saying anything more.


    Faye, who had been waiting for Lucas to say something more, froze in shock, her expression stiffening for a second.


    Later that evening, after they had finished enjoying their dinner together, Lucas approached Belinda with genuine curiosity. “Belinda, what prompted your sudden decision to organize this trip to Mount Tuky?”


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