Chapter 153:

Holley’s eyes widened slightly in disbelief. “Is… Is it really that serious?”

Belinda didn’t respond, her silence echoing louder than words ever could.

After a long pause, Holley’s voice trembled as she said, “But… But that’s exactly why Kylee can’t lose! If she does, Carola will hold it against you, and your father—he’ll be furious, beyond words. Belinda, I’m begging you, please let Kylee win this time. Even if… Even if it means you will be dismissed from the hospital, I’ll take care of you. I’ll look after you for the rest of your life. And you still have Lucas, don’t you? Lucas and his father—surely they won’t let you struggle to find work.”

Holley reached out and grasped Belinda’s hand tightly, her expression one of desperation and pleading.

A deep sense of disappointment gripped Belinda’s chest, suffocating her. No matter how Holley tried to spin it, it all boiled down to one thing—Holley wanted her to sacrifice her own future for Kylee’s sake. How utterly absurd!

Belinda stared at Holley, the turmoil inside her making it impossible to tell whether she was more disappointed or hurt.

Belinda spoke up, each word sharp. “You told me not to outshine Kylee before, and I listened. You said I shouldn’t do anything better than her, that I

lips—but it wasn’t a smile of happiness. It was

I have to ask… Are you really my mother, or

Holley’s face drained

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Belinda would say something so harsh. Belinda’s words cut deep, each one like a knife

voice quivered. “Belinda… You… You’ve really hurt me with those words. I never thought you would doubt

couldn’t help but scoff lightly at Holley’s words. She had hurt her? Did Holley even realize how many scars Holley had left on her heart, how many years

still desperate, continued, her voice trembling, “I know… I know what I’m asking of you isn’t fair. But I… I have no choice. It’s all for our future, for

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that her attempts at remorse

raised her hand and slapped herself across the face,

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