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.

Baker, Holley had chosen to remain by his side in secrecy. In Holley’s heart, she believed Carola was the true interloper—the one who had

with Holley’s views or her decision to stay with Baker. She quietly disdained the choice. Yet, Holley was her mother, and Belinda believed it was not her place to judge the complexities

thoughts, her phone’s sudden ring snapped her back to

a faint expression of resignation when she

swiped to

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dear! It’s been several 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 middle-aged deputy director of Grand

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

replied, “We may not be short-staffed, but

favor he had extended while she

said, “Okay, I hear you. I’ll go there the day after