Chapter 658:
Was it possible he had no feelings about what had just happened?
“Lucas! Can’t you see that Verena is injured?” Ryan exclaimed, his voice filled with disbelief.
Yet, Lucas seemed not to hear him, his gaze remaining steadily on Belinda.
Caught off guard, Belinda stared back at Lucas for a few seconds before looking away, her smirk still in place. “There’s no need for you to do that, Mr. Clark. You’d better get Miss Reed to a hospital quickly.”
Lucas then directed his attention towards Ryan. “You can take Verena to the hospital. I’ll handle the medical costs.”
He delivered these words with a detached tone.
Verena’s complexion turned pale immediately. She was stunned that Lucas could remain so unaffected after witnessing the assault.
He mentioned he would handle the hospital bills?
Did he think she just wanted him to do that?
Lucas paid no more heed to Ryan and Verena. He turned again to Belinda, reaching for her hand. “I will drive you home.”
However, the moment he touched her, Belinda recoiled. “Don’t touch me! I can go back on my own. I don’t need your help!”
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With that declaration, she turned and walked away.
Her steps were clearly shaky.
Lucas watched her go, his brow furrowing deeply. Silently, he hastened to her side and lifted her into his arms.
“Lucas!” Belinda yelled in anger. “Let me go!”
She struggled, pushing and kicking against him.
Yet, Lucas carried on undeterred, his pace steady.
Belinda continued to struggle, her arms and legs flailing. “I told you to put me down! Lucas! Let me down!”
A slap resonated, momentarily paralyzing Belinda.
Lucas halted instantly.
During her frantic efforts, Belinda had accidentally hit Lucas across the face.
Shock registered on Belinda’s face, and a sense of guilt crept into her heart.
The others behind Belinda and Lucas stood frozen, their expressions filled with utter disbelief. Belinda had actually slapped Lucas?
Everyone expected Lucas to be furious.
Yet, Lucas only looked at Belinda, his voice tinged with resignation, asking, “Are you feeling better now? Not angry anymore?”
He believed Belinda’s outburst had stemmed from seeing him with Verena.
Belinda found herself at a loss for words.
