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

Chapter 1155:

Belinda looked at her, her expression unreadable, and said nothing.

Holley shifted uncomfortably under Belinda’s gaze. “What’s the matter? Why are you looking at me like that? It’s as if you don’t even recognize me anymore.”

Before Belinda could respond, Sarai spoke up. “Belinda, Holley has been thinking about you a lot lately. She feels terrible about what happened and believes she failed you as a mother. But you’re her daughter; surely there’s no grudge between you two that can’t be forgiven. Could you let it go and stop holding this against her?”

Belinda lowered her eyes and nodded slightly, a faint, almost mocking smile playing on her lips. “You’re right. We are mother and daughter, after all…”

Her tone was laced with sarcasm.

Lucas, seated beside her, reached under the table and gently took her hand in his, offering silent support.

Belinda had said just that, offering no indication of whether she had forgiven Holley or not.

Holley, sensing the tension, quickly changed the subject.

the rest of the meal, the conversation revolved around lighter topics, with Holley

then, the door opened once more, and a waiter entered, carrying

toward the soup. “You have to

faint smile. “Oh? Is that so? Then I’ll have to give it a

hesitation, Holley narrowed her eyes, and a sly smile tugged at

a small nod.

his expression unreadable as

grin widened. “I’m glad you

barely two minutes later, a sharp gasp escaped her lips as she clutched her chest, her face twisting in

what’s wrong?” Sarai

bursts. “I don’t know. My

“Then let’s get you to

“No, you don’t get out much; stay and

turned to Belinda. “Belinda, would you accompany me to the

a theatrical display of discomfort and pain, hoping to evoke a reaction. However, Belinda remained utterly unfazed, her