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    “Alright, I forgive you,” Belinda said with a smile, nodding at Faye.


    However, anyone who knew Belinda would notice that her smile was purely out of politeness.


    Faye’s face immediately brightened with radiant joy as she offered enthusiastic assurance. “Thank you. And don’t worry, Belinda; I’ll take good care of you during this time.”


    “Let’s just focus on enjoying our meal now,” Belinda said, deliberately changing the subject.


    She was keenly aware that Faye’s carefully chosen words contained an implicit deration—Faye intended to extend her stay at her ce. Thinking of this, Belinda couldn’t help but let out a soft, ironic chuckle.


    They then ate quietly, without further conversation.


    After the meal, Faye took the lunchbox and left, while Belinda returned to the lounge for a nap.


    In the afternoon, Belinda received a call from Bethany, inviting her and Johnson to dinner.


    Belinda readily epted the invitation, especially since Lucas had been tied up with various professionalmitments during recent evenings. After finishing her shift, Belinda drove to the restaurant where they had agreed to meet.


    She was the first to arrive in the private room.


    After settling into her seat and drinking some water, Bethany and Johnson soon arrived.


    As soon as they sat down, Bethany spoke up. “Tell us, what has Faye been up to while staying at your ce these past few days?”


    Belinda chuckled lightly, her tone carrying a hint of sarcasm. “Not much. The first night, she knocked on our door in the middle of the night, saying she had a bad dream about me and wanted to check on me. Then she asked Lucas if she could sleep beside me so she’d feel reassured. I should also mention that when she knocked so urgently on our door, she was only wearing a ckce nightgown with a white sheer robe over it.”


    After a pause, she continued, “Then yesterday, when Lucas came home, he ran into Faye downstairs, and she personally made him some soup and brought it to our bedroom. Today at noon, she cooked a meal herself and brought it to me at the hospital. That’s everything she’s done.” Belinda shrugged nonchntly.


    Bethany’s and Johnson’s expressions becameplicated.


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    Bethany couldn’t suppress an exaggerated eye roll.


    “Appearing at your bedroom door during the darkest hours of the night dressed like that… Honestly, she must have been out of her mind to do something like that.” Bethany’s curiosity deepened. “Was it Lucas who opened the door at that time?”


    “Yes,” Belinda nodded.


    Bethany snorted, her expression a mix of mockery and disdain.


    Johnson furrowed his brows, clearly finding Faye’s behavior inappropriate.


    “What was Lucas’ response to her inappropriate midnight visit?” Johnson asked.


    Belinda replied, “He told her not to knock on our door anymore.”


    Bethany pressed her lips together for a moment. “I wonder if Faye insisted on staying at your ce just to annoy you with these petty actions.”


    After a brief silence, Bethany let out a cold, scornfulugh before continuing, “Just think about what Faye has been doingtely. Granted, none of it seems serious at first nce—just a series of small, seemingly harmless actions. But all together, they create this… constant unease. And even after Lucas warned her against it, who’s to say what excuse she’lle up with next to knock on your door again? Honestly, even when you’re sharing an intimate moment with Lucas, you’ll be wondering whether she’s about toe barging in again.”


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