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

Chapter 1078:

Despite her words, Sarai was, in fact, looking down on Belinda. How could she not? This was HIV they were talking about! A contagious and life-threatening disease. Who in their right mind wouldn’t be cautious or afraid? As a matter of fact, when Sarai found Belinda wiping Kenia’s hands and face with a towel earlier, her heart had almost pounded out of her chest.

It didn’t matter that Belinda had been wearing a mask and gloves the entire time, Sarai was still terrified. What if Belinda slipped up and accidentally scratched Kenia? Hadn’t Belinda hurt Holley and put the latter at risk of infection before?

Sarai was genuinely scared. She spent most of her time with Kenia, after all. If Kenia ended up getting infected, wouldn’t that put her in danger as well? And so, after careful consideration, she made up her mind to speak to Belinda about the matter and ask her to stop taking care of Kenia.

Belinda’s face was still ashen even after Sarai’s explanation. A long beat of silence passed before she let out a self-deprecating laugh. Of course, how could she have forgotten? She was now a carrier of a deadly virus! Who wouldn’t be afraid of her? Who wouldn’t want to stay away from her?

“I’m sorry, Belinda,” Sarai quickly said. “Was I too harsh? Please believe me; I don’t mean to be harsh to you. I’m just worried about Kenia. I—”

“I understand,” Belinda interjected. She forced a small smile, and while her voice was calm, she sounded distant. “You’re right. I’m not exactly the most ideal person to take care of Grandma right now.”

Belinda took a deep breath. “I suppose I shall leave her in your care from now on.”

sigh of relief at that. “Don’t worry about it, Belinda. I’ll take good care of Kenia. You can count on me.” Sarai had always treated Kenia

content

the years, so Belinda really had no reason to worry. Even so, this exchange still felt like

the hospital room

her care starting that day. Needless to

immediately told Belinda to go home and get some rest, assuring her that she

made a

tired. Soon,

evening. Lucas had already returned. He had been

into the bedroom and asked why she was

pressed her lips into a thin line and inhaled slowly. “No particular reason… It’s just that… Well, every time I tend to Grandma, I need to wear a face mask and gloves, and I need to be extra careful. It’s disconcerting for her, seeing me like that.

sound normal as she spoke, but Lucas still caught the sorrow and self-blame in her tone. He felt a pang in his

for her shoulders and gently turned