Chapter 545



Bethany, clearly puzzled by Holley’s behavior, said, “Holley really went too far this time! Even if she was worried about you, Belinda, she shouldn’t have said something like that in front of so many people.

And the way she worded it—so misleading! It’s hard not to misunderstand! What on earth was she thinking?”

Belinda stayed silent.

Holley had called her several times over the past few days, but she hadn’t answered.

Johnson, observing the tension, asked, “Do you think someone could be that foolish?”

Belinda and Bethany both turned their attention to him.

“Johnson, what do you mean by that? Are you suggesting Holley did that intentionally?” Bethany asked, frowning.

Johnson shook his head. “I’m not saying she did it on purpose.

I’m just looking at the facts.

This whole thing seems very odd.”

Bethany immediately shook her head and responded, “That’s impossible! Holley has always treated Belinda well.

She has consistently shown Belinda nothing but kindness.

How could she ever hurt her on purpose?”

“She has treated Belinda well?” Johnson’s voice dripped with sarcasm. “If she truly cherished Belinda, why did she ask Belinda to give in to Kylee every time? She never let Belinda outshine Kylee, always letting Kylee get the best.

Even during that competition at the Grand Plains General Hospital—she asked Belinda to let Kylee win.

If Holley genuinely valued Belinda, why would she have done that? Who is she really looking out for—Belinda or Kylee?”

After hearing Johnson’s pointed words, both Belinda and Bethany fell silent.

Belinda cast her eyes downward, while Bethany’s face registered shock.

Before either could gather their thoughts to respond, Johnson continued, “Belinda, the hormones in your body…

They’ve been present since you were a child, haven’t they?”

Belinda suddenly looked up at Johnson, her eyes filled with deep, complex emotions.

“Are you suggesting that the unusual hormone levels in Belinda’s body might be linked to Holley?” Bethany blurted out, unable to contain her shock.

She quickly shook her head in disbelief. “No, that can’t be! Holley has always been kind to Belinda.

She is just a bit timid, believing giving in is the best way to maintain a peaceful life.”

Johnson said, “She builds her peaceful life by making Belinda compromise! In the Wright family, her position is solid, no? She rarely concedes herself.

Why is it always Belinda who has to give in?”

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