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Chapter 62:

“Lucas, is that woman truly Belinda?” Ryan asked, struggling to come to terms with the reality.

Verena fluttered her eyelashes and turned to Lucas with a questioning gaze.

“Yes,” Lucas responded, his tone calm and detached.

An uncomfortable silence filled the room.

Ryan and Verena exchanged looks, their faces etched with disbelief. After a few seconds, Ryan inquired, “How did she manage to lose all that weight? Was it liposuction? And the dark mark on her face, has it really disappeared?”

Lucas took a moment before responding, “My father mentioned that Belinda’s weight issues were the result of a childhood mistake with hormone medications. As for the dark mark, it began to fade naturally during her second year living abroad.” A memory seemed to click in Ryan’s mind, prompting him to ask Lucas, “At the Thomas family’s banquet, did you know then that she was Belinda?”

“Yes,” Lucas answered casually. Despite her former weight and the prominent mark on her face, Belinda had always possessed delicate features. That evening, Lucas had recognized her instantly.

“No wonder!” Ryan burst out, a realization dawning on him. That explained why Lucas had been so protective, preventing him from pursuing Belinda. So, Belinie was Belinda all along!

Meanwhile, Verena was quiet, her face ashen, her mind swirling with turmoil. Belinda’s newfound beauty was undeniable, and the prospect of Lucas spending another month with this transformed Belinda unsettled her deeply.

Verena, her voice thick with emotion, fixed her gaze on Lucas. “Lucas, after a month, will you still go through with the divorce?”

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“Of course,” Lucas responded firmly, without a moment’s hesitation. After a brief pause, he added, looking earnestly at Verena, “My decision to divorce her has never been about her looks.”noveldrama

Ryan seized the chance and quickly interjected, “Exactly, Verena. Lucas initially married that ugly woman… I mean, Belinda, because he wanted to protect you. Now that he has reunited with you, there’s no longer any reason for him to stay with Belinda.”

Now, Ryan found it difficult to label Belinda as ‘ugly.’ He turned to reassure Verena further, “Don’t worry! The divorce between Lucas and Belinda is certain. Once that’s settled, Lucas will keep his promise to marry you.”

Verena looked towards Lucas, seeking one more reassurance. However, Lucas, placing his fork down, stood up abruptly. “I need to get back to the office now. I have work to finish.” He left swiftly, not waiting for any response from Verena or Ryan.

Verena watched him leave, her heart sinking as she bit her lip. Ryan, standing up, sighed and said, “Let’s head back, too.”

On their drive back to the Adams family estate, Verena, unable to hide her anxiety, asked Ryan, “Could Lucas be influenced by Belinda’s transformation? Will he fall for her now?”

Ryan, focusing on the road, reassured her, “Don’t worry. If Lucas were easily swayed by beauty alone, would he have ever been with you?”

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