My Substitute Wife is a Bigwig (Loud and Lily) novel Chapter 31

Chapter 31 

Lold and his companions were meeting Belinda for the first time, so there was a sense of unfamiliarity in the air. Sensing Belinda’s unease, they didn’t linger and left the space for Lily and Belinda to talk privately. 

Once Loid and the others had left, Belinda reached out and took Lily’s hand, her face filled with affection. “How have you been doing there? Have you gotten used to it?” 

“I’m fine,” Lily replied, casually picking up an apple and peeling it slowly. 

However, her eyes remained downcast, and her expression was devoid of any emotion. 

Belinda patted her hand and sighed softly: “I know you don’t like your mother, and I don’t either. But she’s still your biological mother. There are some things you just have to let FOOL” 

Lily remained silent, quietly peeling the apple. 

“Have you made arrangements for school? Belinda asked, sensing Lily’s reluctance to discuss the topic further. 

“Yes.” Lily nodded. “Ember Creek High School.” 

“That’s a good school study hard when you get there. I don’t want to interfere with your life. I just think that getting a high school diploma will be better for you in the future,” Belinda pursed her lips and said. 

Belinda knew that Lily had been intelligent since she was a child. Despite always doing strange and unusual things and rarely speaking her mind, Lily had completed the 12th- grade curriculum by the time she was in elementary school. 

Having taught herself medicine, Lily possessed medical skills that even surpassed those of highly respected doctors. 

Belinda believed Lily’s exceptional intelligence had robbed her of the carefree joys of childhood, which was why she wanted Lily to attend high school and earn a high school diploma. 

At least then, people wouldn’t look down on her for not having a formal education. 

Lily looked up at Belinda while she was holding the apple. She pursed her red lips as she asked, “You once said that my father disappeared after coming to Lagersfield?” 

Afrown creased Belinda’s face. “Why are you asking about this all of a sudden?” 

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“It’s nothing,” Lily replied nonchalantly. “I just know he left before I was even born. If the lanew I was here in this world, would he 

“He wouldn’t!” Belinda Interrupted her sternly. “Your father has been missing for so many years. I’ve already considered the worst. Lily, don’t mention your father again. Just focus on your studies and don’t worry about anything else.” 

Lily met Belinda’s gaze, her eyes deep and unwavering “Tunderstand,” she said. 

Belinda watched Lily’s expression, hesitant to tell her what she had long known. She knew that Lily was secretly searching for her father. Lily might not have said anything, but this matter was a constant weight on her heart. 

She was too smart to believe her father’s disappearance was without cause, Belinda longed to tell Lily the truth, but the weight of unspoken secrets kept her tongue–ried. A heavy silence descended upon the ward 

After munching on an apple, drowsiness washed over Belinda, and she drifted off to sleep.