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.

she had never conceded to the accusations, resulting in Baker

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

completely lose her

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looked Holley in the eye, and said resolutely, “Why should I apologize for something I didn’t do? Admitting fault would mean acknowledging that I did those things. I’d rather endure physical pain than betray my

voice breaking

to shield you from further

tears rolled down her cheeks, Holley looked truly pitiful. “I’m sorry, Belinda. I was weak, and I didn’t protect you

as

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. There’s no

Belinda, her eyes brimming with