Chapter 1011



Upon arriving at Belinda’s place, Holley was greeted with a cold, wary voice. “Ms. Lewis… What are you doing here again?” Bethany’s sharp eyes bore into her.

Looking at Belinda, Holley said earnestly, “Belinda, I’ve spent a lot of time reflecting on my past mistakes, and I’ve come to realize just how wrong I was. I hurt you deeply, and I have no excuse for it. I’m your mother… How could I have ever treated my own daughter that way? I should have never done that.”

Taking a shaky breath, she continued, desperation creeping into her tone, “Please, give me another chance. Let me stay by your side and take care of you. I’m truly worried about you.”

Belinda remained silent, her delicate features unreadable. On the surface, she appeared indifferent, but inside, a storm of emotions swirled.

Holley’s eyes grew red, her desperation becoming more evident. “I swear, I’ll take good care of you this time. Just trust me once more. Please, let me stay by your side.”

It was clear that she really wanted to stay.

A long silence stretched before Bethany scoffed, her disdain unmistakable.

After a long pause, Belinda finally spoke, her voice cold. “Go home. I don’t need you here.”

Before Holley could respond, Belinda rose from her seat and walked toward the stairs, her decision final.

Panicked, Holley jumped to her feet and called out after her, “Belinda! I want to stay. I don’t care whether you need me or not—I’m staying!”

g Ɐ lnσ ν𝓮 ℓs․com, your storytelling home “It’s too late now.” Bethany stood as well, fixing Holley with a cold stare. Then, she also went upstairs.

Left alone, Holley clenched her jaw, her determination unwavering. No matter how much rejection she faced, she was determined to stay by Belinda’s side.

The next day…

For the first time in days, Belinda managed to sleep well—but only because she had resorted to taking sleeping pills.

After barely getting two hours of sleep over the past two nights, exhaustion had taken a toll on her body.

Realizing she couldn’t keep pushing herself like this, she had asked a colleague to prescribe some sleeping pills for her.

The pills had worked, but that had a price.

When Belinda woke up, her body felt sluggish and weak.

Just then, a knock sounded at her door. Before she could respond, it opened, and Holley stepped inside, carrying a breakfast tray.

“Belinda, freshen up and eat something; it’s time for breakfast,” Holley said gently.

Looking at Holley, Belinda frowned slightly.

Undeterred, Holley continued caring for Belinda attentively, going so far as to set out toothpaste and mouthwash for her.

She stuck close, keeping an ever-watchful eye on Belinda, constantly concerned.

At the Clark family’s estate, Lucas had been immersed in work at the company when Harold unexpectedly summoned him back.

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