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    She then inhaled deeply and turned to Kylee. “You need to stay away from the Wright family from now on!”


    Kylee’s lips pursed as she called out Car’s evasion. “Mom, you’re not being honest. I can tell you know Mr. Wright. Why else would you have reacted like that earlier?”<fn2f87> This text is hosted at fι?dnοvel</fn2f87>


    After a pause, she continued, “Plus, the Wrights weren’t exactly kind to me when they learned I was your daughter. That’s proof you must have some history with them.”


    Car was momentarily at a loss for words. After a while, she replied curtly, “Just do as I say. Keep your distance from the Wrights. And don’t bring them up again.”


    Kylee, unwilling to drop the matter, pushed further. “Mom, was Mr. Wright your first love or something?”


    Car’s temper erupted like a sudden squall. “I told you to stop talking about it! Can’t you understand me?” she snapped.


    Kylee flinched, trembling at her mother’s sharp outburst.


    Car’s face drained of color as she looked at Kylee, guilt quickly washing over her. “I’m sorry, Kylee…”


    “It’s… it’s fine,” Kylee stammered, nibbling her lip.


    Car fell silent. Upon discovering that Kylee had been in contact with Elwood, Car felt fear and anxiety rising like a tide inside her heart.


    She was terrified that the Wrights might uncover Kylee’s true identity. What if they tried to take her daughter away from her?


    She couldn’t let that happen!


    Kylee was her daughter, hers alone. She had nothing to do with Elwood!


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    Her mind churning with these thoughts, Car bit her lip hard.


    Kylee, watching her mother’s strained expression, could sense what Car feared. But she believed that things might not unfold as Car wished.


    After dinner, Belinda and Lucas apanied Kenia on a brief stroll before retreating to their room.


    There was something Belinda hadn’t nned to share with Lucas. But after reflecting, recalling her promise of openness with him, she decided she shouldn’t keep the matter from him.


    With resolve, she turned to him. “Lucas, there’s something I’ve been mulling over. I think you should know.”


    “What is it?” Lucas tensed instantly, his voiceced with concern.


    Belinda began, “Well, Catherine, Bethany, and I… we’ve had a hunch, a theory.” She paused, steadying herself, then continued, “We’ve been wondering if Faye might have romantic feelings for you.”


    Lucas’ expression shifted starkly, his face tinged with disbelief. He shook his head firmly. “No way! That’s absurd! I’m her uncle! How could she feel that way about me?”


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