Chapter 536:

After a moment, she curled her lips slightly and said, “At first, I blamed you. But I don’t blame you anymore. This isn’t your fault. It was my choice to walk there after leaving the restaurant, and I recklessly wandered into a secluded, unmonitored area. That’s how I was targeted. That is on me.”

Lucas felt even more distressed when he heard that.

He said, “If I hadn’t left you at that time, you wouldn’t have been upset and gone for that walk.” His voice was thick with self-reproach.

Belinda laughed lightly, a touch of self-mockery in her tone. “You’ve left me behind more than once. I should have been used to it.”

She looked at him, her expression serious, her voice calm. “Lucas, I don’t want to have anything more to do with you. We’re divorced. It’s over. Can’t we just move on?” A hint of pleading laced her words.

Sensing her exhaustion and resignation, Lucas felt a surge of panic, as if something precious was slipping through his fingers.

His throat tightened.

He reached out and put his hand on her shoulder, his gaze intense. “No. I don’t want us to move on and go our separate ways. I want to be a part of your life.”

“I only want you to be in my life from now on.”

Belinda’s expression didn’t change.

She was so tired of this.

She looked at him, her lips parting slightly. “Lucas, can you just let me go?”

The words struck Lucas like a blow.

His breath hitched.

He stared at her, his expression solemn. “No. I can’t. I know the incident has caused you so much pain, and now, it’s causing you even more hurt…”

He paused for a moment, softening his voice. “But I’ll fix this. Believe me; I’ll take care of everything for you. Okay?”

Belinda lowered her eyes, her long lashes veiling the emotions in them.

She chose to remain silent.

Lucas’ heart ached.

His Adam’s apple bobbed as he said, “Alright, go back to your office and eat. I’ll leave now. Don’t worry. I’ll handle this.”

He then leaned in and placed a fleeting kiss on Belinda’s forehead.

Before Belinda could respond, he turned and walked away.

Belinda lifted her gaze, her expression complex as she watched him go.

The warmth of his kiss lingered.

Belinda took a deep breath and turned to leave.

In Verena’s hospital room,

News of Belinda’s assault had spread quickly, bringing Verena immense satisfaction.

She had never expected this.

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