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

Chapter 1387:

Belinda let out a soft, mocking laugh, shrugging. “Ms. Lewis, let’s get this straight—what have I done to you? Did I hit you? Have I insulted you? From the moment I walked into your house until now, I haven’t done anything to you.”

Holley’s voice shook with fury. “You’re my daughter! How can you stand there, doing nothing, while I get beaten?”

Belinda’s thick lashes fluttered, her tone laced with feigned doubt. “Who beat you? I didn’t see anything.”

Turning to Mollie, she asked, “Mollie, did you see anyone beat her?”

Mollie’s lips curved into a smile. “No.”

As she spoke, she spun and delivered another sharp slap to Holley’s face.

Holley shrieked, “Mollie! Belinda! Don’t push me too far! I… Ah!” Before she could finish, another slap cut her off. Holley’s composure shattered.

gave you life and raised you! Is this how you repay me?

she continued, “I did everything for you! Yes, I went too far, I admit it. But I’m still your mother! You ungrateful bastard!

had lost all control, spewing

between her and Belinda was

countless times to ignore Holley’s venom, but the words still drained the

burned with anger. Her next slap landed with even greater

room echoed only

wrong, please! Mrs. Thomas, have mercy! Ah! Belinda,

more at g𝒶

Holley’s defiance had

no longer dared curse. Her face was grotesquely swollen, her

over her, broken only by each new slap that tore a raw scream

watched Holley’s ruined state

showed no pity, no concern,