His unwanted wife, the world’s coveted genius

Chapter 955:

Holley was the first to break the silence, looking directly at Belinda.

“Belinda, I’ll ask you one last time. Do you really refuse to trust me anymore?”

Belinda stayed quiet.

Holley’s frown deepened, her voice a mix of frustration and urgency.

“I don’t understand! I’m your mother! Why won’t you trust me? Why do you keep thinking I was involved in Minna’s case?”

As she spoke, her voice carried a profound sense of hurt and disappointment.

“Belinda, do you realize how much this is hurting me?”

Belinda slowly raised her eyes to meet Holley’s. She took a deep breath, steeling herself as if making a resolute decision. Then, with a calm voice, she said, “Mom, there’s something I need you to tell me truthfully.”

“What is it?” Holley asked.

Belinda fixed her eyes on Holley’s face and asked, “Your car accident that time—was it really just an accident?”

When Holley heard that, her pupils shrank sharply, and for a brief second, she even forgot to breathe.noveldrama

Belinda noticed this. At that moment, an indescribable emotion stirred within Belinda, but she couldn’t quite put it into words.

Snapping back to her senses, Holley abruptly shot up from her seat, her gaze locking onto Belinda’s with an intensity that bordered on hostility.

“What exactly are you implying? Belinda, do you seriously think I staged that car accident myself? In your heart, is that really the kind of person you believe I am?”

Her voice rose, deliberately laced with anger, as if sheer volume alone could drown out the unease creeping into her chest.

Belinda, however, remained composed, her expression unchanging.

“Lucas traced the driver’s movements and discovered that he was in private contact with Baker’s assistant before the accident…”

Her voice was even, devoid of emotion. She paused for a moment before continuing, “Mom, are you honestly expecting me to believe that was just a coincidence?”

The color drained from Holley’s face in an instant. Panic flickered in her eyes.

Damn it! Hadn’t Baker assured her that Lucas would never discover anything?

Holley’s reaction alone had already given Belinda the confirmation she needed.

A mocking laugh escaped Belinda’s lips.

“And that’s just the beginning. Lucas’ people uncovered even more. Do you want me to lay out all the evidence for you?”

Holley felt her throat tighten, her body turning rigid. She opened her mouth, but no words came out.

Seconds dragged into what felt like an eternity before she finally sank back into her chair, her voice hoarse.

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