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.

chosen to remain by his side in secrecy. In Holley’s heart,

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

mulled over these thoughts, her phone’s sudden ring snapped

knitting together in a faint expression of resignation

weary sigh, she swiped to answer

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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 Plains

you so eager for that? I’ve just come back to the country. Can’t I have a moment to settle in? Plus, I’m sure the Cardiac Surgery Department isn’t desperately

may not be short-staffed, but we certainly lack

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 the Cardiac Surgery Department at Grand Plains General Hospital upon her

hear you. I’ll go there the day after tomorrow.