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

Chapter 1640:

Belinda and Gwenda sat in silence. Belinda’s chest felt heavier now. She had suspected as much, but hearing it confirmed still left her feeling pain.

“We already know that,” Belinda said at last, her voice low and calm. “You can leave now.”

Holley froze, stunned by the flat dismissal. She had not anticipated Belinda’s composure. The cold, measured response caught her off guard.

After all the effort she had poured into crafting a reason to show up—into justifying this sudden visit—Holley was not ready to walk away empty-handed.

“Belinda… Mom…” Her voice faltered. “Are you still angry with me?”

Belinda raised her gaze and met Holley’s eyes without blinking. Then she let out a sharp laugh, one void of warmth. “Angry? I stopped thinking about you a long time ago. But seeing you now? That has reignited my anger.”

drained the color

say something, Belinda’s voice cut in again, cool and pointed. “Miss Lewis—did you not always say those hormone injections were for my own good? If that is true, why were you so afraid of

a loss

your own good, but deep down, I know my choices may be hard for you to understand. I only gave in to Sarai’s threats because I hoped to avoid a wedge

Sarai joined hands against Lucas and me. And you’re not worried it would drive a wedge between us? You’re my mother. You know how much Lucas means to me. Even so, you still chose this path. Isn’t it because, deep inside, you never cared about me to begin with? So, everything you’re saying now only sounds hollow to me. It’s downright

winter wind by the time she finished speaking. Holley tried to respond, but the words caught in

you’ve said your piece. No need to drag this out. Please leave now,”

Lɑτєѕτ cнαρτєrs ?n g?l?ovєl?.?o?

eyes drifting toward Gwenda in a silent

words, not even a glance at her. It became clear that she was completely

spoke again, her tone sharper. “Still not leaving? Shall I get someone

with resignation. “Do you really despise me so