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

Chapter 87:

Harold watched Lucas as he walked away, sighing resignedly. He was certain Lucas had figured out tomorrow night’s anticipated guest.

At the Nostalgia Lounge, a bar, Belinda’s mood was sour, prompting her to call Bethany for a drink.

Bethany, having learned of yesterday’s events and today’s conversation with Holley, clenched her fists in anger. “I can’t wrap my head around your mother’s choices sometimes,” she said with a sigh. “She obviously cares a lot about you, but some of her decisions really hurt you. She’s your mother! Supporting you should be her instinct. Just her belief in you would mean everything. No need for grand gestures. And yet, her actions this time…”

Bethany’s voice held a hint of resignation. “Perhaps she’s simply too scared to face your dad or Mrs. Wright. She backs down, and in doing so, she is pulling you down with her.”

Belinda remained silent, her eyes fixed on the drink in her glass, lost in thought.

Time passed until she looked up again, her gaze distant.

when she saw her friend like this. She was about to

with my own mother,” Belinda said, her tone tinged with a hint of self-mockery. “She should be the one person I can rely on, but sometimes, she makes me

Belinda deeply. She softly patted Belinda’s shoulder and said, “Your mother really loves you. It’s just that she always feels she has to apologize

favorite is on

teared up as she felt overwhelmed with sadness. In a low voice, she said, “What hurts the most is that she

her facade. She believes Kylee has always been

managed a faint smile. “It all comes down to trust, and she just doesn’t trust

say. She couldn’t deny the truth in Belinda’s

a quiet sigh, Bethany lifted her glass. “Let’s drink tonight. Let’s

and smiled. “Let’s not go

Then, they both chuckled.

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