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

Chapter 982

Chapter 982:

Belinda remained composed. She met Holley’s gaze and, with a calm yet firm tone, said, “It’s time for you to leave.”

Holley’s composure cracked. Flustered, she scrambled for words. “Belinda, listen to me. I… I wasn’t trying to make things difficult for you. I just… I only wanted…”

Before she could finish, Belinda interjected, “There’s no need to explain. I’ve already called a taxi for you to leave.”

Holley, however, refused to back down. “No! I’m not leaving! You’re my daughter, I have to stay and take care of you!”

A cold voice cut through the tension. “Take care of her? Ms. Lewis, is this what you call taking care of Belinda?”

Bethany stepped into the dining room, her sharp gaze locking onto Holley.

toward Holley had shifted—no longer warm. She was addressing her as

if scrambling for justification, she

so infuriated that she let out a bitter laugh. “Disinfect? Is that what you call disinfecting the area? Are you implying Belinda is a virus? Must you really douse the area in alcohol repeatedly? You yourself insisted from the start that the illness isn’t airborne, and that casual touch poses no threat! So why are you doing this

faltered, her voice trailing off, speechless once more.

Your caution is justified.

believe me. I simply want to be careful. There’s nothing

words with her and said directly, “If you won’t leave, then I’ll move into

her. “No, no! That won’t

departed from Belinda’s place

Belinda, her voice

and went back to her

and actions to heart…” Bethany attempted

faint, forced smile