Chapter 1351:
Belinda’s normally radiant face drained of color.
“Explain the matter clearly,” Lucas said, his expression darkening.
Lamont shut his eyes tightly, struggling to compose himself before taking a shaky breath. “When your mother and grandmother brought you to the hospital for tests, I saw the results and knew immediately what was causing your weight gain. But… Holley had already paid me half a million to stay silent about that. She wanted me to conceal the true cause of your condition. I couldn’t resist the money. I lied and told you your weight was normal. It’s all my fault!” He slapped himself hard across the face as he finished.
After Belinda heard Lamont’s confession, her face went blank, her expression numb.
She sat motionless, her eyes unfocused, and her thoughts unreadable.
Swallowing hard, she struggled to contain the emotions swirling inside her.
Though she had long suspected this truth, hearing it directly from Lamont sent a jolt through her, making it impossible to stay composed.
Beside her, Lucas gently took her hand. His breathing grew heavier, and his sharp features darkened, exuding a cold, menacing aura.
As Belinda and Lucas remained silent, Lamont’s unease grew. He swallowed nervously, his voice trembling. “I swear, everything I said is the truth! Later, Holley even tried to kill me to cover her tracks, but… Thankfully, I was cautious and escaped.”
His eyes suddenly lit up, as if recalling something critical. He fumbled for his phone. “I have proof! A recording from when Holley bribed me. I recorded the conversation secretly.”
With shaky hands, he navigated his phone and set it on the coffee table.
A voice soon crackled through the speaker.
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The moment the familiar woman’s voice filled the room, Belinda’s gaze snapped to the phone.
As she listened, a bitter, self-deprecating smile curved her lips, tinged with quiet sorrow.
With the evidence laid bare before her, Belinda found that her heart didn’t ache as much as she had feared.
She had given up on having expectations for Holley long ago, so she didn’t feel too sad about this.
When the recording ended, Belinda finally looked away from the phone.
Lucas turned to her, his voice thick with concern. “Belinda…”
Belinda met his eyes, offering a faint smile and gently shaking her head. Then she turned her hand, lacing her fingers tightly with his.
Despite her effort to appear composed, her ashen face and trembling body betrayed her inner turmoil.
Lamont’s expression shifted at the sight of her distress. He immediately began to plead, “Mr. Clark, Ms. Wright, I know I was wrong! I was greedy, stupid! I should never have taken Holley’s money, and I should never have done something so cruel. I don’t deserve forgiveness, but please, I beg you, ask Mr. Hoffman to release my son!”
