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 meal, the conversation revolved around lighter topics, with Holley

carrying several bowls of soup. He placed one in front of

the soup. “You have to try this—it’s their specialty, and it’s

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

and a sly smile

small nod. “It’s

unreadable as he took a few more

“I’m glad you like

sharp gasp escaped her lips as

what’s wrong?” Sarai quickly

in short, uneven bursts. “I don’t know.

across Sarai’s face. “Then let’s get

strained smile. “No, you don’t

Belinda. “Belinda, would you accompany

to evoke a reaction. However, Belinda remained utterly