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At Belinda’s words, Holley’s eyes widened in shock, a flicker of disbelief crossing her features. “Belinda, you...
You...”
But after a moment of stunned silence, Holley quickly regained her composure, her voice softening. “Belinda, |
said you didn’t have to do that. Just do whatever you feel is right.”
Belinda’s expression remained cool and unwavering. “I've already given my word, and I'll keep it.” She paused
for a beat and then continued, her tone steady, “You've gotten what you wanted now. Whether or not we finish
this meal doesn’t matter anymore. I'm heading back to the hospital now. You can stay here and enjoy your
lunch.”
With that, she stood up, ready to leave.
“Belinda!” Holley’s voice caught as she reached out and grabbed Belinda’s wrist. Looking up at Belinda with
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtpleading eyes, she said, “I've missed you so much. Please, stay and have lunch with me.”
Belinda didn’t spare Holley a glance.
Her face remained cold as she calmly replied, “I'd rather not. I'm not in the mood to have lunch with you right
now. | need stalone.”
She effortlessly pried Holley’s hand away, picked up her bag, and turned to leave.
“Belinda...” Holley’s voice trembled as she called after Belinda, but Belinda didn’t respond, her heart set. She
knew staying here would only make things worse for both of them.
Once in the car, Belinda sank into the driver's seat, resting her head back against the headrest as she closed her
eyes, the weight of the day pressing down on her. She didn’t know how to describe what she was feeling now,
yet she couldn’t deny the undercurrent of emotions swirling within her.
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Though she resented Holley and blamed her for so many things, she could never bring herself to be truly harsh
with the woman who had given her life. Despite the anger that occasionally consumed her, memories of Holley's
tenderness toward her always surfaced in her mind, softening the edges of her bitterness.
Just then, her phone rang, cutting through her thoughts. Belinda glanced at the caller ID, and instantly, her eyes
lit up. Without a second thought, she swiped to answer the call.
“Belinda.”
A warm, gentle voice greeted Belinda on the other end of the line.
“Grandma!” Belinda’s face lit up as she responded, her tone full of delight. “When are you coming to Owathe?
You've been traveling for so long. Are you back in the country now?”
When Belinda had first returned to the country, she had called Kenia Lewis, her grandmother, offering to bring
her to Owathe. But Kenia had been on a trip with close friends, and the plan had been delayed.
“Yes, I'm back! Just got back today. That's why I'm calling you now,” Kenia replied cheerfully. “When will you
cto Owathe then? I'll cto pick you up,” Belinda said, a touch of excitement in her voice.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmKenia quickly responded, “No need for you to pickup. Sarai will accompanythere. I'll head to Owathe
after | rest for a couple of days.”
Belinda hesitated and then said, “Well, with Sarai accompanying you, | do feel a bit more at ease. But | still want
to pick you up. I've missed you so much, Grandma.”
Kenia’s voice softened, a smile in her tone. “You don’t need to come, my dear. | know how busy you are with
work. Don’t worry; Sarai will take care of me. Just wait forpatiently.”
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