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

welled in

pleas or even look at Holley. She turned away,

agony. At that moment, a fierce resentment toward Belinda

all

have spiraled to this point. Anger

she would never

makes every

reveal to Kenia that Belinda

only bottle up her

to see Kenia, Kenia wasted

fully healed yet—how can you even think about getting discharged?” Belinda refused without a

mending, and those are bones—they don’t heal overnight. A couple