Chapter 1405:
From the very first roll, it was obvious—Bethany was out for blood. She played ruthlessly, her target unmistakably Faye.
Before long, Faye was swallowing back glass after glass of wine as penalty drinks.
“Come on, another round!” Bethany said.
After a hiccup and a dramatic wave of surrender, Faye groaned, “No more! I’m done! Bethany, you’re too good at this. Next time, when I’ve improved my skills, I’ll come back for revenge.”
Bethany burst out laughing. “Looking forward to it!”
As they returned to their seats, Bethany shot Belinda a playful wink.
Belinda couldn’t help but smile.
Not long after, the group decided to call it a night.
Belinda and Lucas left together, Johnson escorted Bethany home, and Vincent drove Faye back.
During the drive, Lucas asked, “Belinda, are you upset with Faye?”
At his question, Belinda raised an eyebrow, a half-smile playing on her lips. She turned to him. “And what makes you think that?”
Lucas could only smile resignedly. “All right. Say no more! I can see that you’re upset with Faye.”
Otherwise, Belinda would have simply said no instead of questioning him like this.
Belinda let out a sigh and said nothing else.
“Do you think Faye is acting a little too intimate toward me?” Lucas asked softly.
Belinda pressed her lips into a thin line and nodded.
Lucas explained, his voice low and husky, “I’ve always had a good relationship with my sister. When Faye was ten, my sister and her husband had some issues. She moved back to the old house with Faye, and they stayed there for four years.”
After a pause, he continued, “Perhaps it’s because of the small age gap between Faye and me. She has always been quite attached to me and liked to spend time with me since she was little. Her behavior was harmless back when she was still a kid, but now that she has grown into a young woman, I agree that her actions are no longer appropriate. If she does something like that again, I will have a proper talk with her.”
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“Okay,” Belinda replied, nodding.
Lucas stopped the car at a red light and turned to her. “I know I share the blame in this,” he said. “I failed to realize the issue at the time and caused you distress. I promise, it won’t happen again. Could you forgive me?”
Belinda narrowed her eyes at him, still acting tough when she said, “Don’t let it happen again.”
Lucas leaned back in his seat with a smile. “I promise. I won’t make the same mistake again.”
Belinda turned her eyes forward and lifted her chin. “I guess I’ll forgive you this time.”
