His unwanted wife, the world’s coveted genius by Derk Blaylock

Chapter 28:

Belinda shifted her gaze to Holley and nodded in affirmation. “Yes, I blamed you before. You even believed I took Kylee’s necklace.” A bitter chuckle escaped her as she continued, “It’s quite something, isn’t it? My own mother refused to trust me.”

Belinda was deeply hurt by Holley’s lack of trust.

Holley’s face grew anxious when she heard this. “I’m sorry, Belinda. I was misguided then, but I came to realize someone had set you up later.”

With a dismissive shrug, Belinda responded, “Does it really matter now? You still thought I was guilty of pushing Kylee intentionally. That’s why you were adamant about me apologizing to her.”

“No, Belinda, that’s not the whole truth,” Holley said, shaking her head earnestly. She quickly attempted to clarify, “I was aware you didn’t shove Kylee, but under those circumstances, an apology was necessary to pacify your father. Had you apologized, perhaps you wouldn’t have been beaten up like that. Do you think it didn’t break me to see you in so much pain?”

Indeed, because Belinda had stood her ground, refusing to confess to stealing the necklace or pushing Kylee, Baker had brutally beaten her with the brassie, leaving her bruised.

accusations, resulting in Baker banishing her from the Wright

had departed, the injuries on her back had been severe. That evening, those

had made her completely

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eye, and said resolutely, “Why should I apologize for something I didn’t do? Admitting fault would mean acknowledging

eyes were filled with tears, her voice breaking as she said, “I didn’t see the

shield

Holley looked truly pitiful. “I’m sorry, Belinda. I was

face as Holley slapped

a sense of resignation upon seeing this. With a sigh, she extended her hand to clasp Holley’s, offering gentle reassurance. “It’s okay, Mom. I’ve forgiven you long ago.

Belinda, her eyes brimming with hope. “Is that true? You’ve really forgiven