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

lips trembling. She sniffled, struggling to steady her voice. “How can you say that? How can this

speaking, a frantic female voice pierced through the hallway. “Sarai! Where’s my mother?

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

closing the distance between Holley

to respond, but Belinda didn’t give her the chance. “Did you even think for a second about how that news would affect her? You know she can’t handle stress like that! And telling her I was sick wasn’t enough

took a step closer, her eyes blazing. “Why didn’t you tell her why I

words were like daggers,

she

letting fear and resentment dictate her

call, informing her that Kenia had fallen

Holley choked out, “I’m sorry, Belinda. This is all my fault! I was terrified, and