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

Chapter 30:

Belinda’s response was icy. “Mom, you’re too emotional right now. Perhaps you should be alone for a while and calm down a little. I’m going to my room to clear my head.”

Without awaiting a reply, Belinda turned and left for her room.

Holley watched her go, her face etched with regret.

Back in her room, Belinda sank into the sofa, sighing deeply. She remembered Holley’s stories of her young love with Baker, marred by his family’s disdain due to Holley’s modest upbringing.

Carola, the esteemed daughter of the Happer family, had fallen for Baker at first sight at a banquet. Once Baker’s parents had caught wind of this, they had coerced Baker to sever ties with Holley and wed Carola.

in love with Baker, Holley had chosen to remain by his side in secrecy. In Holley’s heart,

She quietly disdained the choice. Yet, Holley was her mother, and Belinda believed it

her phone’s

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sigh, she swiped

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days since you’ve been back—when will you make your way to the hospital?” The voice on the line belonged to Caiden Rodgers,

the country. Can’t I have a moment to settle in? Plus, I’m

be short-staffed, but

Belinda sighed. In fact, she hadn’t envisioned committing to a hospital job at all. Her obligation to Caiden stemmed from a favor he had extended while she had been overseas, which led to his request for her to join

you.