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    “Absolutely,” Lucas said with a matter-of-fact nod. “I was simply being honest.”


    Belinda pressed her palm against her forehead in exasperated bewilderment. “You truly didn’t need to embrace that level of brutal honesty! How could you possibly raise such an intimate topic in front of your niece?”


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    Belinda retreated into silence, her imagination conjuring the awkward scene. When Faye had absorbed Lucas’ blunt words, her facial expression must have transformed dramatically.


    What a shame she hadn’t witnessed that moment firsthand—she would have treasured seeing just how thoroughly displeased Faye must have looked.


    When Belinda arrived home and discovered that Faye had indeed moved out, she released a sigh of profound relief. Looking back on the experience, she harbored deep regret for ever agreeing to let Faye move in.


    No concrete issues had surfaced during her stay, yet she and Lucas had endured constant irritation from her presence nheless. The entire arrangement had generated far more trouble than any potential benefits. She had learned a valuable lesson—she would never repeat the same mistake again.


    Dinner that evening was far more rxed without Faye’s presence. Even Gwenda refrained from asking about Faye’s sudden absence. Neither Belinda nor Lucas offered any information about her.


    Following their peaceful meal, Belinda and Lucas apanied Gwenda on a leisurely evening stroll before retreating to the sanctuary of their bedroom. Afterpleting their refreshing showers, they settledfortably into bed.


    Belinda upied herself scrolling through her phone when Lucas smoothly removed the device from her hands, switched it to airne mode with deliberate intent, and ced it on the bedside table.


    Before she could protest, he leaned toward her and captured her lips in a tender kiss.


    Belinda released a soft, delighted chuckle, wrapping her arms around his neck as she returned his passionate kiss with equal fervor. She could sense that Lucas had been desperately yearning for this intimate moment. Now that Faye had finally moved out, no obstacles remained to interrupt their precious time together.


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    Just as their passion began building to incredible heights and they prepared to surrender to deeper intimacy, an intrusive knock on their door struck again—this time!


    As the sudden sound echoed, Belinda and Lucas stiffened in unison. Their fervent, intimate kiss came to an abrupt stop.


    They locked eyes, their faces flushing with awkwardness.


    “Damn it!” Lucas muttered, unable to suppress his frustration. His expression darkened.


    The knocking at the door persisted, growing more insistent.


    Belinda let out a quiet breath, her voice slightly hoarse as she gently pressed a hand against Lucas’ chest. “You should see who it is. It could be urgent.”


    Faye wasn’t home, and neither Gwenda nor Margie would disturb them without good cause.


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