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.

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

She quietly disdained the choice. Yet, Holley was her mother, and Belinda believed it was not

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

eyebrows knitting together in a faint

weary sigh, she swiped to answer the phone, saying,

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way to the hospital?” The voice

country. Can’t I have a moment to settle in? Plus, I’m sure the Cardiac Surgery Department isn’t desperately in need

short-staffed, but we certainly lack an expert surgeon—namely,

stemmed from a favor he had extended while she had been

hear you. I’ll go there