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

Chapter 151:

Third grade.

Belinda had barely turned ten years old at that time.

A child that young, trapped in a dark, confined space with dozens of rats for an entire night.

“What happened after that?” Lucas asked, his voice low and full of raw emotion.

Belinda’s voice trembled slightly as she replied, “Afterward, my mother marched into the school and caused a huge scene. She even threatened to take it to the media. The school was scared of that and expelled those students who locked me there.”

She paused, her eyes distant as the memory resurfaced.

She still remembered how Holley had held her, crying, and even grabbed a knife, ready to confront those people.

Holley before things could get

out of bed. “You should try

her way to the balcony and settled into the swing chair

lay back down, but sleep seemed far away, his thoughts lingering on

later, Belinda returned

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off, but Belinda remained wide awake, the weight of that memory

next day, at work, Belinda couldn’t

last night?” Darlene asked Belinda after they finished their

startled by the question, and then

your schedule and get some rest,” Darlene advised, her voice soft but firm. “After a brief pause, she added, “I’ve gathered some case studies on type B aortic dissection surgeries. Come with me

like her,

Ms. Mitchell,” Belinda said

“Practice well. You’re part of my team now.