Chapter 1858:
And the one who had swapped Carola’s child had to be Baker!
This also shed light on why Baker had the audacity to tamper with the DNA test report.
He knew that in Carola’s eyes, there was never a shadow of doubt—her child was unquestionably Elwood’s. So, if his plan worked and Elwood reunited with Kylee, Carola would have no reason to suspect anything.
Carola knew, beyond a shred of doubt, whose child she had brought into the world.
Now, the mist around Belinda’s parentage was slowly lifting.
Not long after, the dishes began to arrive.
“Alright, let’s put that topic to rest and eat,” Lucas said, steering the conversation toward safer waters.
Belinda had spoken little, yet her expression was complicated. She seemed to be mulling something over.
Lucas noticed it and, with quiet care, placed some food onto her plate.
Belinda ate without a word.
Just then, Barbara picked up a portion of food and set it on Belinda’s plate, smiling warmly.
“Belinda, you must try this one—it’s delicious.”
Belinda returned the smile and was about to say something when Lucas moved the food from her plate to his own. He then turned to Barbara and explained, “She’s allergic to artichoke.”
Barbara quickly apologized.
“Really? I’m sorry, Belinda. I had no idea.”
Belinda smiled lightly.
“It’s fine—no need to apologize. You couldn’t have known.”
Barbara blinked in curiosity.
“Is it truly possible to be allergic to artichoke? I’ve never heard of that before.”
“Artichoke?” Nalani echoed, brows knitting.
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“I know Carola is allergic to artichoke, too.”
At her words, Lucas’ brow creased slightly.
Carola was allergic to artichoke as well?
This was another very interesting coincidence. Allergies to artichoke were rare enough.
How was it that Carola was allergic to it, yet her daughter Kylee wasn’t? Instead, it was Belinda who shared Carola’s condition. That was, indeed, quite intriguing.
Lucas gave a faint smile.
“It seems like quite the coincidence.”
Belinda pressed her lips together, saying nothing.
But some things had already left a mark in her heart.
After that, they left the subject of Carola and Kylee untouched. The conversation shifted to lighter matters, and the atmosphere stayed easy. They all enjoyed the meal.
When they finished, they stepped out of the restaurant and each went their own way home.
