Chapter 1791
Lucas’s eyes narrowed into calculating slits as he processed the revelation of Kylee’s parentage. “The discovery that Kylee carries Elwood’s blood rather than Baker’s has sent shockwaves through my understanding of this entire situation. It also made me think of something odd.”
Belinda’s gaze snapped to his face, her voice cutting through the tension. “You think there’s something odd about Baker?”
“Yeah,” Lucas confirmed with a slight nod, his voice dropping. “My conviction tells me that Baker possessed complete knowledge of Kylee’s true parentage from the very beginning! If he knew from the start that Kylee’s blood carried no trace of his own, then what possible motivation could drive him to shower her with such extraordinary affection? He treated her even better than he treated you, his own daughter! Doesn’t that strike you as odd?”
A sudden realization seemed to illuminate Lucas’s features, prompting a dry chuckle to escape his lips. “Now that Kylee’s true origins have emerged from the…”
“Shadows, one particular mystery begins to unravel with perfect clarity.” Belinda blinked, her curiosity piqued. “What do you mean?”
Lucas leaned forward, his explanation gaining momentum. “The reason behind the pattern of behavior the Happer family displayed toward Baker, Holley, and you becomes crystal clear now. Your isolation from the Happer family prevented you from witnessing their true nature firsthand, so allow me to paint the picture clearly. Carola represents the most treasured jewel in the Happer family crown, particularly in the eyes of Galen, who lavishes her with boundless adoration.”
His voice grew more intense as he continued, “Given such circumstances, the Happer family would never have tolerated Baker’s blatant infidelity, especially when he brazenly allowed Holley and you into the Wright family household! Such audacious behavior constituted a public humiliation of both Carola and the entire Happer family. Yet, oddly, the Happer family chose to swallow their pride and endure this insult in complete silence.”
A knowing smile curved Lucas’s lips as he delivered his conclusion. “But now, everything makes sense. Carola was already carrying Elwood’s child when she married Baker. Baker’s role was to serve as a shield against vicious gossip—to prevent outsiders from spreading rumors that Carola had conceived before marriage, or that Kylee was born as an illegitimate child. Perhaps this arrangement was precisely what allowed the Happer family and Carola to stomach the presence of Holley and you.” s ? ?s FιndＮovel.net
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Belinda absorbed Lucas’s analysis and understood everything. She then picked up the thread of his reasoning, her voice gaining strength. “If your theory holds true, then Baker’s excessive kindness toward Kylee transforms from puzzling behavior into calculated strategy. From Baker’s perspective, showering Kylee with affection served multiple purposes. It could have been an elaborate performance designed to appease the Happer family. And it now gives him leverage to demand things from Elwood.”
Although Belinda’s words mirrored what Lucas had thought about before, something deep within his instincts whispered that this matter was not so simple.
Until this moment, no evidence had surfaced to suggest anything odd about Baker and Holley. Yet Lucas found himself unable to dismiss the persistent unease that gnawed at his instincts. The shocking revelation that Kylee wasn’t Baker’s biological daughter had only amplified his mounting suspicions. The investigation into Baker and Holley demanded not only continuation but also a more thorough approach.
After spending considerable time providing comfort to Belinda, Lucas made his way back to his study to work. Meanwhile, Belinda retreated to the bathroom, seeking solace in a relaxing shower.
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