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 offer more words of

be the one person I can rely on, but sometimes, she makes me feel so pressured. But what can I do? She’s my mother. She’s the

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

next favorite is on

the most is that she doesn’t believe me. She has chosen to believe Kylee instead of me, not just once, but

“Maybe it’s because Kylee is really good at pretending! Even you were tricked by her before. Your mom couldn’t see through her facade. She

down to trust, and she just

what to say. She couldn’t

her glass. “Let’s drink tonight. Let’s drink

“Let’s not go overboard. We still

Then, they both chuckled.

in a corner