Chapter 326:
Belinda shot him a distrustful look but eventually wobbled to her feet. She shuffled over to the sofa and climbed up onto the backrest, sitting with perfect posture as if she were in a classroom.
Her almost comical demeanor was cute. Seeing this, Darren couldn’t help but chuckle.
About twenty minutes later, the door opened, and Lucas walked in.
The moment Lucas arrived, Belinda perked up, standing on the sofa with a wide, radiant smile. But she didn’t jump down. Instead, she waited for Lucas to come to her obediently, her eyes fixed on him.
As Lucas approached, Darren caught a whiff of strong alcohol. It was clear Lucas had just come from a business dinner.
When Lucas reached the sofa, Belinda’s face lit up even more. “Husband! My husband’s here!” she exclaimed, her voice brimming with joy.
“Come down,” Lucas said, his tone low and steady.
Belinda shook her head stubbornly. “No! I want you to carry me down!” She stretched her arms out toward him, an unmistakable request for a hug.
Lucas froze for a moment, a little shocked by her gesture.
“She’s acting a bit different tonight,” Darren said at that moment. After a pause, he continued, “Normally, when she’s drunk, she just sings and gets a little wild. But tonight…” He trailed off, shaking his head. “She won’t let anyone else near her. She only wants you.”
Lucas’ gaze flickered briefly, his expression unreadable. Without a word, he stepped closer and gently lifted Belinda into his arms.
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Belinda immediately nestled against him, wrapping her arms around his neck and resting her head on his shoulder.
Darren grabbed her discarded shoes and gestured toward the door. “Let’s go. I’ll see you out.”
The three of them made their way to the parking lot, where Gordon, who had driven Lucas here, waited by Lucas’ car.
Lucas opened the door to the back seat, intending to place Belinda inside, but she clung to him like a koala, refusing to let go. “No! No!” she said, her grip tightening.
Lucas couldn’t help but sigh, feeling a bit resigned. After a brief pause, he gave in and slid into the car, holding Belinda in his arms.
Darren blinked in mild surprise upon seeing that. He hadn’t expected Lucas to be this tolerant of Belinda’s antics.
As the car pulled away, Darren found himself reflecting on what he had just seen. Mollie had always thought that Lucas was indifferent toward Belinda, so she believed it was best for Belinda to divorce Lucas. But tonight…
Darren wasn’t so sure that Lucas was truly indifferent to Belinda. Lucas seemed to care about her.
Frowning slightly, Darren turned and left the club.
Inside Lucas’ car, Belinda sat comfortably on Lucas’ lap, her arms still draped around his neck. Her head rested lightly on his shoulder, her eyes closed, a peaceful expression on her face.
Lucas gazed down at her, his dark eyes clouded with complex emotions.
