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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

the bluntness of the question, stammered, “No, no! What makes you

just spoke to Belinda on the phone. She didn’t sound quite herself,” Kenia’s voice was calm

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said, “Mom, I assure you, you’re worrying too much. I haven’t

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

unease palpable. “Did you

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that,” Kenia said briskly before ending

the call ended, Holley bit her lip, her mind

a luxurious VIP ward at the Grand Plains General Hospital,

of relief as

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