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.

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

Tears welled in

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

Holley bit her lip hard, her heart in agony. At that moment, a

was all

Kenia about the matter, things wouldn’t have spiraled to this point. Anger and desperation churned within Holley, but

that she would never

makes every story

Kenia that Belinda wasn’t her real

she could only bottle up her

Belinda came to see Kenia, Kenia wasted

yet—how can you even think about getting discharged?” Belinda

left ankle and shoulder blade that are still mending, and those are bones—they don’t heal overnight. A couple more days