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 straight to the

by the bluntness of the question, stammered,

the phone. She didn’t sound

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

“Holley, I won’t stop you from trying to ingratiate yourself with that family—that’s your choice. But let me be clear—Belinda is not to be sacrificed for your ambitions. If I learn that you’ve let her make compromises just for your

her unease

breaking

clear,” Holley responded promptly, her voice low and tinged with

remember that,” Kenia said briskly

call ended, Holley bit her lip, her mind swirling with tumultuous

town in a luxurious VIP ward at the Grand Plains

Verena’s voice carried a hint of relief as she

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