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

Chapter 85:

“You saw it clearly?” Belinda couldn’t help but chuckle with a hint of sarcasm. “Kylee offered the bowl of soup to me yesterday with both of her hands, one hand cleverly shielding her action from prying eyes. Only she and I knew the truth of the situation.”

Looking directly into Holley’s eyes, disappointment evident, Belinda continued, “I’m your daughter. Don’t you know what kind of person I am? Yet, it seems you’ve chosen to believe Kylee over me…”

She paused, adding gravely, “Mom, this isn’t the first time this has happened.”

“N-No, Belinda, it’s not like that,” Holley stammered, clearly upset.

Holley’s hesitation clearly communicated her inner thoughts. Belinda let out a cold laugh in her heart, though her expression stayed calm. She asked, “This isn’t the only reason you came here to see me, is it?”

“Belinda…” Holley’s voice was gentle as she reached out to clasp Belinda’s hand, her eyes earnest. “I believe you.”

subtle, her eyes narrowing just perceptibly. She met Holley’s gaze silently.

Holley continued, “However, Belinda, you cannot deny that you deliberately poured that soup on Kylee’s hand the second time. That

true motive behind Holley’s visit this time. What value was there in Holley’s earlier declaration of

“If that’s all you came here for, you might as well leave now. I will never

magical tales

“Belinda, please listen to me this once, okay? Compromise can be a virtue. Kylee holds a significant place in the Wright family. Have you thought about how your father or Carola would react to

yesterday and was still unaware of the incident. At the mention of Carola, Belinda’s

wish to confront me,

for any backlash since she had made the choice to pour the

now both anxious and

Mom! I need to get

that, Belinda turned

How will I face them? How can