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

Chapter 555:

She paused for a moment before suddenly asking, “Grandma, do you honestly think my mother didn’t know about my allergy to artichokes before?”

Kenia’s eyes widened in shock. “Belinda! How can you think that about your own mother? Back when you were little, you had the worst fever. It was pouring outside, and there were no taxis around. Your mother carried you on her back and ran all the way to the hospital to get you treated. She stayed up all night taking care of you, too, and even when she ended up being feverish herself the next day, she continued to look after you. No matter what happens, you must never doubt your mother’s love for you! You shouldn’t say such things, Belinda. If your mother hears this, she will be heartbroken.”

Belinda lowered her eyes and fell silent.

Her thoughts were in turmoil.

On one hand, Belinda did remember the incident from her childhood that Kenia had spoken of.

She remembered how diligently Holley had cared for her.

On the other hand, Holley’s recent actions were the complete opposite of what one would expect from a loving parent.

Belinda had no idea what she should believe now.

know for sure, however, was that she couldn’t completely trust Holley

your

was leaning against the door outside, eavesdropping on Belinda’s conversation with

expression shifted when she

she had been

Belinda was beginning to

But Holley regretted nothing.

that she had

the matter

whenever they saw Belinda, and their judgmental

Holley couldn’t help but

she knew she couldn’t afford to lose Belinda’s

a plan to earn

determination, and she went back to her