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

Chapter 1069:

Belinda’s entire body tensed. Sarai’s voice wavered as she continued, “Holley also claimed that you had put her at risk of infection. The moment Kenia heard that, she became incredibly agitated and insisted on seeing you right away. She pulled Me along with her as we left together. But she was so anxious that she didn’t even watch her step when she was taking the stairs. She lost her balance and fell…”

As she finished speaking, Sarai’s voice cracked with emotion.

Belinda sat frozen, her pulse hammering in her ears. Holley… It was because of her.

Belinda blinked. Had Kenia already known that she was infected with HIV? Belinda never would have thought that Kenia had fallen down the stairs because of her.

A crushing wave of guilt and self-reproach surged through her, nearly suffocating in its intensity.

The moment Lucas caught sight of Belinda’s expression, he understood exactly what was running through her mind.

as he reassured her, “You can’t blame yourself for this. This

her voice. “How can you say that? How

voice pierced through the hallway. “Sarai!

gaze locking onto Holley, who was hurrying toward them, her face a mask of

rose to her feet, closing the distance between Holley and herself in just a few strides. “Why

that news would affect her? You know she can’t handle stress like that! And telling her I was sick wasn’t enough for you, was it? You had to twist the knife even further by claiming I put you

closer, her eyes blazing. “Why didn’t you tell her why I scratched your face? Couldn’t bring

were like daggers, leaving Holley

from Holley’s face as she lowered her gaze, regret flickering in her

had acted recklessly, letting fear and resentment dictate her actions when she had made

had fallen

Holley choked out, “I’m sorry, Belinda. This is all my fault! I was terrified, and I acted without