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

Chapter 173:

At Vera Villas, Belinda entered the house and made her way directly to Holley’s room.

“Belinda, you’re here…” Holley’s weak voice greeted Belinda as she slowly opened her eyes. Her cheeks were pallid, and her voice was hoarse.

Belinda approached the bed and gently touched Holley’s forehead. As she had suspected, it was indeed very hot.

“You have a fever,” Belinda said.

“So, it’s a fever. No wonder I’ve been feeling so dizzy and weak,” Holley murmured feebly.

“Just rest for now,” Belinda said.

After assisting Holley back into a lying position, she stepped out of the room. She retrieved the medicine kit and returned to Holley’s side, fishing out a thermometer and tucking it under Holley’s arm.

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high fever,” Belinda said as she sifted

the medicine, she helped Holley take it and then fetched a

all this, Belinda began dabbing Holley’s skin with a cotton ball soaked in alcohol, helping to cool her

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saw Belinda care for her, her voice cracked with

“Belinda, I’m sorry…”

her actions, her face unchanged, her voice steady. “You’re my mom. It’s

“I was not

Belinda heard this,

down Holley’s body, choosing not to acknowledge her earlier words. Yet, Holley continued

I wouldn’t have had to leave your father. That way… you wouldn’t have had to bear the label of being an illegitimate child. You’ve always had to concede

cheeks. “Every time I think of this, my heart is heavy with sorrow.

Holley reached out, clasping Belinda’s hand, forcing