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“The divorce papers are signed. In my eyes, we're already divorced. Consider me, your ex-wife, non-existent
now. Feel free to shower all your affection on Verena. | know you're eager to marry her, but for Harold's sake,
you'll have to wait a bit longer. You've waited three years already; surely another month won't be too hard for
you?”
Lucas squinted, his voice low and raspy. “It's good that you think this way. We have nothing to do with each
other now.”
“Obviously!” Belinda snapped back with a cold laugh before abruptly ending the call.
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She slumped onto the sofa, her expression dark and her spirit sour.
She had no desire to talk to or see Lucas anymore. If she could, she would have rushed to finalize the divorce
immediately, severing their ties completely. She hoped that by cutting all connections with Lucas, she might
finally free herself from the grip he had on her emotions.
Despite her outward indifference, Belinda was anything but calm.
Just then, the sudden ringing of the phone interrupted her thoughts.
Glancing at the caller ID, her eyes flickered with emotion as she answered, “Mom.”
“Belinda, could you visit hnow? | miss you,” cHolley’s weak, pitiful voice.
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“Sure, I'll cover now,” Belinda responded without hesitation.
Joy radiated from Holley’s voice. “That's wonderful! I'll prepare your favorite dishes for lunch.”
After ending the call, Belinda left the Clark family estate and made her way to Vera Villas.
Her father had purchased Vera Villas for her mother.
Holley’s face lit up with joy upon Belinda’s arrival. She eagerly ushered Belinda to the sofa, her expression a mix
of happiness and relief.
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“Belinda, you look so beautiful now, and it fillswith joy. However, why didn’t you informabout your
transformation in advance?” Her voice dipped into melancholy.
Belinda chose to remain quiet.
The truth was, she had only managed to achieve her current slim figure three months ago.
When she had first moved overseas, she used to call Holley daily. During these calls, Holley often pleaded with
her to cback hor lamented how Baker was upset with her departure. What was worse, Holley had
frequently pressed her to apologize to Kylee.
Gradually, these conversations had made Belinda reluctant to keep in touch with Holley.
Additionally, her hectic schedule set by her mentor and his wife overseas had barely left her tto ponder
these familial strains.
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