Chapter 155:

Belinda thought for a moment and then sighed. “Alright then, but hurry up, or I’ll come get you myself!”

“Alright, alright.” Kenia chuckled warmly.

After a brief silence, she asked, “Belinda, are you happy since coming back to the country? If something’s bothering you, tell me. Don’t keep it all inside. I’ll always be here to share your burdens.”

When Belinda heard this, her eyes shimmered with unshed tears, and her voice wavered slightly. She said, “I’m doing okay, Grandma. Really, no need to worry about me.”

Despite Belinda’s assurances, Kenia sensed a tremor of something unspoken in her granddaughter’s tone. She chose not to probe further over the phone, understanding that some conversations were better held face to face. They exchanged a few more words before Kenia ended the call.

Without hesitation, Kenia dialed another number.

“Hello? Mom?” Holley’s voice carried a note of surprise.

mistreat Belinda?” Kenia cut

the question, stammered, “No,

to Belinda on the phone. She didn’t sound quite herself,”

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let out a sigh of relief. She quickly said, “Mom,

your choice. But let me be clear—Belinda is not to be sacrificed

swallowed nervously, her unease palpable. “Did

breaking through

clear,” Holley

that,” Kenia said briskly

bit her lip, her mind swirling with

VIP ward at the Grand Plains General Hospital, Verena opened

a hint of relief as she entered

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