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.

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

for justification, she said,

disinfecting the area? Are you implying Belinda is a virus? Must you really douse the

voice trailing off, speechless once more. She

of emotion. “I’m a potential carrier now. Your caution is justified. It’s risky for you

leaving! Belinda, you must believe me. I simply want to

and said directly, “If you won’t leave, then

no! That won’t be necessary. I’ll

delay, Holley departed from

her voice

and went back to

Bethany attempted to console Belinda but faltered, not

lips into a faint, forced