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

Chapter 515:

She had sought closeness out of a deep-seated yearning, only to expose herself to potential hurt.

As these thoughts swirled in her mind, Belinda regained her composure, her expression calm as she replied, “He’s your cousin, not mine.” With that, she turned to leave.

“Belinda,” Kylee called out, grabbing her arm to stop her.

With a smug smile, Kylee said, “I know you’ve always admired Lyle and Mitchell and envied me for having their affection and protection. But remember, they’re my family, not yours.”

Belinda shook off Kylee’s hand, faced her squarely, and asked in a steady tone, “Is that why you’re here? Just to flaunt your cousins?”

Kylee’s smile faltered as she shook her head. “No, I just want you to see how my cousins will react when I’m hurt.”

she could respond, Kylee posed a hypothetical question: “If Lyle thought you hit

Kylee slapped herself hard across the

for her to realize what Kylee was trying to

in her voice. “Kylee, have you lost

your imagination soar with

the slaps. Still smiling, she said to Belinda, “Do you think Lyle will believe I did this to

a pause, she added, “Let’s see what happens next.” She then covered her face with her

Kylee’s dramatic exit, Belinda scoffed

head and exited the restroom, making her way

the time Kylee returned to her private room with her cousins, her eyes were welling with tears,

her distraught appearance, and his concern for her became

hurt you?” He quickly approached her, his expression

murmured, shaking her