?<strong>Chapter 653:</strong>


    Finally, she said, “I feel utterly pathetic. It’s been a while since the divorce, but I’m still emotionally entangled with him. It’s both frustrating and exhausting for me.”


    “You still love him; that’s clear,” Bethany said. “He remains in your heart, which is why he still affects you so deeply. The heart’s ways are unpredictable.”


    Johnson’s expression turned grave. “Is this what has been troubling you?”


    Belinda confirmed it with a nod. “Yes, that’s exactly it. I’m eager to erase Lucas from my heartpletely.”


    Johnson furrowed his brow, finding Belinda’s mood rather strange.


    Hadn’t she and Lucas been on good terms recently?


    What had caused this abrupt shift?


    Meanwhile, in another private room,


    Lucas and Vincent were also at the Dream Club tonight. As they conversed, the door swung open unexpectedly. Lucas’ expression darkened when he recognized the people who had just entered.


    Vincent, shocked, asked, “What are you two doing here?”


    “What, we’re not wee here?” joked the man who had entered. “It looks like you guys have formed an exclusive duo, not inviting us to join you anymore.”


    Ryan and Verena were the ones who had just walked in. They had turned up without being invited.


    A Dream Club employee, bought by Ryan, had tipped him off about Lucas’ presence here.


    “It’s just coincidence that Ryan and I were here; we heard from one of the staff that you were also here, so we thought we’de say hi,” Verena exined.


    “I see,” Vincent said with a nod. “Since you’re already here, have a seat.”


    Given their past connections, Vincent really couldn’t just tell them to leave.


    Verena immediately moved to sit next to Lucas. But just as she took her seat, Lucas pointed to another spot. “Sit over there.”


    Verena froze for a moment.


    Then, sheposed herself and spoke. “I’ve had a realization today, Lucas. Since our paths have crossed, I might as well tell you this now. I’ve decided it’s time for me to move on.”


    Lucas slightly lifted an eyebrow upon hearing that.


    Vincent showed surprise as well.


    Verena continued, “I will no longer hold on to you or fantasize about marrying you. It’s clear you have feelings for someone else now, and there’s no chance for us to be together. My persistence would only bother you, which is thest thing I desire. Since we’re not meant to be, I will let you go. I wish you and Ms. Wright happiness together.”


    Lucas visibly rxed upon hearing her words.


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