NovelOnlineChapter 1566: The question instantly brought Faye's earlier words back to Belinda's mind.
She pouted and subtly withdrew her hand from his.
Lucas noticed the movement, his eyes flickering with realization.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtReaching for her hand again, he gently laced his fingers through hers, speaking with a hint of caution. “Is it about me?" Belinda spun around to face him, shooting him a mock-fierce glare. "Be honest! When you were younger, did you and Faye always drink from the scup?" Lucas blinked, visibly caught off guard. "Drink from the scup?" Belinda narrowed her eyes, looking at him.
A beat passed.
Then a sheepish look flickered across Lucas's face, and he averted his eyes ever so slightly. "It's... possible," he admitted, rubbing the back of his neck. “Yeah, that might have happened before." Belinda's glare turned fiercer.
Belinda's hand shot out, grabbing Lucas by the ear. "Explain yourself!" she huffed.
"Ow! Easy! You're going to tear it off!" Lucas cried out in exaggerated pain.
"Explain!" Belinda demanded, ignoring his protests and tightening her grip.
With his ear still held hostage, Lucas had no choice but to respond. "It's no big deal, really. When we were kids, Georgie would always givea drink first, then she'd give sto Faye using the scup." Belinda glared at him, her expression still fierce. "That's it? Nothing else? Think carefully before you answer!" "What else could there be?" Lucas said helplessly, blinking innocently.
When a moment passed and she still didn't release him, he sighed and pleaded, "Can you at least givea hint?" gvlnovs.om hosts thrilling adventures Belinda let out a sarcastic laugh. "Fine! Earlier at the club, Faye picked up your wine glass and said she wanted to taste your drink as if it was the most natural thing in the world. She even told everyone that you drank from the scup all the twhen you were kids." Lucas frowned at that, his expression darkening considerably. "That happened only once. I told her not to do it afterward, and I never touched the glass she drank from again. I swear on it, Belinda. You have to believe me." Belinda's expression softened slightly. After one last huff, she finally let him go. As frustrated as she was, she had absolute trust in Lucas. She knew he would never lie to her.
But if he wasn't lying, then Faye's claim about it happening "all frem time" She scoffed inwardly.
Lucas caught the look on her face and instantly knew what she was e.
thinking.
Truth be told, he was also displeased with what Faye had said. The content istomnovelenglish.net! His face darkened.
Visit our social media platform to read fascinating stories every day and connect with the community!
