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.

longer warm. She was addressing her

if scrambling for justification, she said, “I was just

is a virus? Must you really douse the area in alcohol repeatedly? You yourself insisted from the start that the illness isn’t

didn’t mean…” Holley faltered, her voice trailing off, speechless once more. She

potential carrier now. Your caution is justified. It’s risky for you to remain here. You should

not leaving! Belinda, you must believe me. I

said directly, “If you won’t leave, then I’ll move into Vera Villas. I’ll stay in your room and

anxiety overtaking her. “No, no!

delay, Holley departed from Belinda’s place in

Belinda, her

went back to her room with

take her words and actions to heart…” Bethany attempted to console Belinda but faltered, not knowing exactly how to

forced smile and shook her