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

Chapter 1170:

Just then, Kenia seemed to have thought of something, and a mocking smile appeared on her face. “I used to believe a parent’s love was the purest, most selfless thing in the world. You’ve proven how foolishly wrong I was—how arrogant of me to assume that.”

“Mom!” Holley’s voice cracked, shame washing over her like a tide.

Kenia didn’t soften. “From here on, don’t concern yourself with me. Once I’m out of here, I’ll be living with Belinda. I won’t be going back to your place.”

Panic seized Holley instantly. “Mom! What are you talking about? My place is your place! You’re my mother—I’m the one who should be looking after you!”

After all, Belinda wasn’t her real daughter, but Kenia was indeed her mother! How could she abandon her own mother?

Kenia’s expression remained cold and unmoved. “No need for that. What if someone finds leverage over you again and convinces you to sell me out? I’m too old to survive that kind of blow.” Her words cut deep.

unable to muster a counterargument. It was as if her chest had tightened, suffocating

welled in Holley’s

now,” Kenia said curtly, unwilling to entertain more pleas or even look at

like this, Holley bit her lip hard, her heart in agony. At that moment, a fierce resentment toward

was all

wouldn’t have spiraled to this point. Anger and desperation

she would never betray her, yet the precedent

makes every story

that Belinda wasn’t

only bottle

Belinda came to see Kenia, Kenia wasted no time telling her that

can you even think about getting discharged?”

my left ankle and shoulder blade that are still mending, and those are bones—they