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.

revolved around lighter topics,

door opened once more, and a waiter entered, carrying several bowls

“You have to try

have to give it

had the soup without hesitation, Holley narrowed her eyes, and a sly smile tugged at her

gave a small nod. “It’s

as he took a few more

widened. “I’m glad

her lips as she clutched her chest, her face twisting in

wrong?” Sarai

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

across Sarai’s face. “Then let’s get you to the hospital.

“No, you don’t get

to Belinda. “Belinda, would you accompany me

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