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

Chapter 1636:

Deep down, shame coiled in her chest. She had been wrong, and her excuses—flimsy, hollow—crumbled under scrutiny.

Biting her lip until it stung, Sarai forced the words out, her voice trembling. “Belinda, I see my mistake now. Could you please give me one last chance?”

“No.” Belinda’s rejection was merciless, devoid of any hesitation.

Everyone had their limit, a line that could not be crossed. Sarai’s actions had trampled over Belinda’s, a betrayal too deep to forgive.

“Do not call me again, pretending to be sorry and begging for forgiveness. We are done.” Belinda’s voice was ice. She ended the call.

After that, she took a deep breath, her face pale and her mood sour. Sarai’s call had ripped open old wounds, the sting of betrayal resurfacing.

Sarai’s so-called confession only confirmed what Belinda had long suspected: Sarai had blackmailed Holley with that hormone incident from the start. She had been aware of it all along but had never intended to tell her the truth before.

Belinda thought, her jaw tight. She had

to leave. Just then, the door swung open, and Faye stepped inside, her eyes wide and

Lucas,” she said, her voice

to her briefly. “What do you want?”

fingers twisting together. “I want to apologize to you,” she murmured, her eyes

only gave her a sidelong glance, his

wrong. Going to that bar, drinking alone—it was stupid. I caused trouble for you and

a tremor of fear creeping in. “Looking back, I realize I was reckless. If you and Belinda had

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softened, just a fraction. He exhaled, his voice low but firm. “Since you

swear I will not do it again.” She hesitated, then lifted her gaze, her eyes searching

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