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    Belinda drew in a steady breath, her shoulders rxing as she spoke. “You can all sit back down now.”


    After a brief pause, she continued, “I ept your gratitude.”


    The entire Happer family, who had risen to their feet in unison, now lowered themselves back onto the plush sofas with measured movements.


    Galen turned toward Belinda, his expression weighed with earnest conviction. “Ms. Wright, should the circumstances ever require the Happer family’s support, or if our help could serve you in any capacity, please don’t hesitate to reach out.”


    Belinda met his gaze directly, her eyes unwavering. A slight curve touched her lips as she spoke with steady resolve. “When I pulled Car from danger, it was pure instinct. I couldn’t bear to watch her suffer or face danger, so I acted without thinking. My actions had nothing to do with your family, and I wasn’t seeking favors from any of you. However, since you’ve offered, I’ll ept.”


    Her prating gaze swept deliberately across each member of the Happer family present.


    She lingered for a moment on Lyle and Mitchell, her expression sharpening with unspoken judgment. Eventually, her focus returned to Galen with practiced precision.


    She continued, “I still harbor no warmth toward your family. Should we cross paths in public, I will regard you asplete strangers.”


    Her words cut through the air with brutal honesty, offering no sugarcoating or false politeness to soften the blow.


    The faces of the Happer family tightened into ufortable masks, yet they understood the reasoning behind her coldness.


    Leah found herself drawn to Belinda’s refreshingly direct nature.


    “Very well,” Galen replied, though resignation colored his every word.


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    Lyle and Mitchell exchanged a brief, loaded look. They both understood that Belinda’s contempt for their family was a direct result of their own past actions.


    At that moment, they struggled to find words that could adequately express the turmoil churning within them. They were unsure of how to face Belinda moving forward.


    After sitting in silence for a while longer, Galen diplomatically suggested it was time to leave. He knew that Belinda had no desire for their extended presence, and the Happer family had never nned to stay for lunch.


    Belinda clearly had no intention of extending such an invitation either. As soon as Galen voiced their departure, both Belinda and Lucas rose smoothly to escort them toward the exit.


    As they walked toward the door, Nn let out a chuckle. “Belinda certainly possesses a unique personality and an impressive temper.”


    Leah’sughter bubbled up in response. “Absolutely! But I find myself drawn to her character. After everything that transpired with Kylee, it’s hardly surprising that she feels no affection for us. She didn’t throw us out and still allowed us to visit today. That’s more than enough.”


    Galen was about to say something when his gaze suddenly fixed on something ahead, causing him to halt abruptly in his tracks.


    Seeing his sudden stop, the others followed his gaze with growing curiosity.


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