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Darwin forced a faint smile onto his handsface. “Really? That's good to hear.”
Despite his words, his smile felt strained. After a brief pause, he continued, “So, why is Mr. Clark going after the
Wright family?”
Belinda’s gaze dropped, her voice steady. “Lucas’ move against the Wright family is indeed related to me. But as
for the exact reason... I'd rather not say.”
Darwin quickly backtracked. “I'm sorry. | shouldn't have probed.” Though Belinda’s expression remained neutral,
he sensed the topic was sensitive for her.
“It’s okay,” Belinda said, offering a breezy smile, her tone light.
As they ate, Darwin seemed to think of something. “By the way, has Zaria bothered you again?”
Belinda shook her head. “No, she hasn't. Why do you ask?”
“That's a relief,” Darwin said, a hint of resignation in his voice. “I was worried she might pull something like
Minna did.”
Realizing his words could be misread, he hurried to explain, “I mean, because I'm not exactly outgoing, | don’t
have many friends, especially female friends. So when people see us dining or talking, they might assI'm
into you or that we're closer than we are. | can tell Zaria is interested inand maybe even wants to be with
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you trouble.”
His brows knitted tightly, frustration and concern etched across his face.
Belinda gave a soft laugh, understanding his worry.
“You're right. You can’t guarantee that something like what happened with Minna won't happen again. But you
don’t need to obsess over what others think. After all, you can’t control their thoughts.”
Darwin nodded. “I know. But... I'm just scared someone might hurt you.”
His words caught Belinda off guard, leaving her momentarily speechless. Before she could reply, he continued,
“We're friends. | don’t want anyone to harm you. It’s rare forto find someone | can truly connect with. | don’t
want that ruined because of others.”
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Belinda wasn’t sure how to respond. Minna’s actions were still vivid in her memory.
“Belinda, | swear, that kind of thing won't happen again. Please truston that, and | hope this doesn’t make
you consider not being my friend.”
There was a trace of pleading in Darwin’s voice.
“We are friends,” Belinda said simply.
“Thank you,” Darwin said, his smije
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