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    Nni, who had been quietly listening to the conversation, turned to Tamara. “Mom,” she said gently, “who do you think wanted to sabotage the hypnosis?”


    Tamara’s gaze hardened, her voice steady. “This needs to be investigated properly and without dy. Our first step is to get in touch with that assistant.”


    Nni gave a small nod in agreement, her lips pressed into a thin line. She said nothing more as the weight of the situation settled over them both.


    The next day, since it was Saturday, both Lucas and Belinda didn’t have to work. They slept in, and after they woke up, they freshened up and set off for the rk family’s residence.


    A spark of delight lit up Harold’s and Norma’s faces when they saw Lucas and Belinda arrive.


    Faye also walked down the stairs with a bright smile, her steps quick. She approached Belinda and Lucas, her eyes shining with joy. “Uncle Lucas, Belinda, what a pleasant surprise! What brings you here today?”


    Belinda returned the smile, her voice light. “Lucas and I both have the day off, so we thought it’d be the perfect chance to visit you all and have a meal together.”


    “That’s absolutely wonderful! Grandpa was just saying yesterday how much he missed you both. We never imagined you’d show up today.” Faye chuckled softly as she slipped her arm through Belinda’s, a gesture that made Belinda tense for a second before she rxed.


    Looking at Belinda, Faye continued, “Belinda, I owe you an apology forst time. I’m truly sorry for pushing you then.”


    Belinda knew exactly what Faye was talking about. With a gentle smile, she replied, “It’s alright. That chapter’s closed—no need to dredge it up again.”


    Faye nodded, her expression earnest. “I promise, Belinda, I’ve learned my lesson. Something like that won’t happen again.”


    “That’s good,” Belinda said with a gentle nod, her voice calm.


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    Harold, who had been quietly following the exchange, interjected, “You must never act so recklessly again, Faye. If Lucas and Belinda hadn’t shown up when they did, who knows what could have happened!”


    He exhaled through his nose, tension visible in the tight set of his jaw. “You’re not a child anymore; you’re well into your twenties. How can you still be so careless about your own safety?” He was still upset about the incident.


    Ever since he’d heard what had happened, he hadn’t been able to shake the chilling thought of what could have urred if Lucas and Belinda hadn’t saved Faye in time.


    Faye’s lower lip jutted out in a pout. She looked up at him with wide eyes and said, “I understand, Grandpa. I really do. I made a mistake. You’ve already scolded me more times than I can count; can’t we just drop it now?”


    Norma, ever the peacemaker, gently stepped in with a soft smile. “Alright now, she’s not a child anymore. She has her pride. Let’s not keep berating her.”


    At her words, Harold let out a slow sigh. Though the sternness didn’t fully leave his face, he gave a reluctant nod, finally letting the matter go.


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