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    After Holley’s departure, Belinda turned toward Gwenda and asked gently, “Grandma, did Sarai call you earlier today?”


    “She did,” Gwenda replied, nodding slightly, her eyes lowered.


    After a brief pause, she took in a long breath and said, “She kept apologizing to me, said she’d realized all her wrongs and swore never to repeat them. She begged me to give her another chance.”


    Belinda asked, “And what did you tell her?”


    “I told her she and I should treat each other like strangers from now on. I asked her never to reach out to me again,” Gwenda said firmly.


    Belinda’s eyes widened slightly in surprise. She nced at Gwenda but chose not to speak.


    After a pause, Gwenda continued, “After hearing what Holley just said, I feel even more disheartened by Sarai.”


    Belinda lowered her gaze, sneering inwardly. Sarai probably thought that somehow this would earn her redemption. She likely believed that making a show of remorse might help mend the damage. But what she failed to realize was that her effort only deepened their disappointment in her.


    Belinda gently ced her arm around Gwenda’s shoulders and, with a soft voice, said, “Grandma, don’t let yourself get tangled up in these bitter memories. Treat them as though they never existed. Don’t let their words weigh on your heart.”


    Upon hearing this, Gwenda turned to her, eyes misted with emotion.


    “What’s the matter, Grandma? Don’t be upset,” Belinda said, her voice tight with concern as she noticed Kenia’s reddened eyes. She leaned in, her tone gentle and reassuring.


    “Silly girl,” Kenia murmured, dabbing at the corners of her eyes. “I’m just worried about you, that’s all.”


    Belinda blinked, momentarily surprised. Then a soft smile curved her lips. Wrapping an arm around Kenia’s shoulders, she spoke with warmth. “Grandma, truly, I’m alright. I was shaken at first when I heard the news—who wouldn’t be? But I’vee to terms with it.”<fn0e79> Content originallyes from find?novel</fn0e79>


    She let out a light sigh and added, “It’s simply not worth shedding tears over people like that. So please, don’t carry the burden for me. Truly, I’m at peace now. I mean it.”


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    “You’re right; they’re not worth it,” Kenia agreed, letting Belinda’s calm words sink in.


    Still, deep in her heart, Kenia couldn’t shake the sorrow. The fact that Belinda had finally given up hope on them—that was the real heartbreak. Those very people Belinda had once embraced as family had turned around and stabbed her in the back without a flicker of remorse.


    After they talked a while longer, Belinda excused herself and quietly went back to her room.


    Lucas, caught up in a mountain of unfinished work, headed upstairs after dinner to tackle his tasks. As such, he remained entirely unaware that Holley had visited their home that evening. Belinda had no ns to mention it, not wanting to bring up unpleasant topics that would upset them both.


    Once Holley stepped out of Belinda’s ce, her temper bubbled dangerously close to the surface. The more she thought about the encounter, the more her fury simmered.


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