Chapter 1490
Kenia turned to her immediately, no hesitation in her eyes. “Of course not!” A sigh escaped her, heavy with unspoken resignation. “Yes, seeing Holley like that today… It hurt. I cannot lie about that. My heart ached. I felt… sad.” She paused, her voice tightening. “But also know she brought this on herself. Every bit of it. No one forced her to be that kind of person, so no, she does not deserve our sympathy.”
She then reached out and took Belinda’s hand, her grip firm. “Listen to me, Belinda. You have nothing to feel guilty about. I will not change my stance. No matter how many tears Holley sheds, I will never ask you to forgive her. Because I know how much harm her actions have caused you, both physically and emotionally. The scars she left on your heart are permanent. And no one has the right to ask you to forgive her.”
After hearing Kenia’s words, Belinda found it hard to explain the feeling in her heart.
She looked down, then gently squeezed Kenia’s hand in return.
Meanwhile, after leaving Belinda’s place, Holley took out her phone and dialed a number.
“Hello?” The line took its time connecting, and when it finally did, the voice on the other end sounded impatient.
Holley wasted no time. Her voice cracked as she launched into a tearful rant. “Baker, I failed again. I begged my mother today, even pleaded with Belinda. But none of it worked. They both shut me out. Especially Belinda…”
Her breath hitched, fury leaking through her sadness. “Her words seemed to indicate that she plans to inject me with hormones for over twenty years! Do you know what that means? She might as well sentence me to death!” Her voice pitched into desperation. “You have to come up with something to help me!”
Baker snapped, “At this point, what exactly do you expect me to do?” His tone was sharp, clearly showing his frustration.
Holley sensed it.
She immediately stopped crying and said, “What do you mean by that? And why are you speaking to me like this, so impatient? Is it because I have gained weight? Do you find me repulsive now? Is that why you’re being cold with me?” She could feel heat rising to her cheeks, shame fusing with anger. “Do you even have a conscience, Baker? I was just a girl when I got together with you. And for years, I have kept our relationship hidden—for your sake! Yes, the plan to inject Belinda with hormones was my idea, but it only happened because you agreed to it! You gave the green light. Now the truth is out, and I am the one being punished for it. I am the one turning fat and ugly! And you are starting to lose your love for me, aren’t you?”
Recently, Baker’s attitude towards her had grown increasingly impatient, and he often got angry with her. She had noticed all of this, and it hurt her deeply. After hearing Holley’s words, Baker felt a mix of resignation and genuine frustration.
“Holley, do you have any idea what I am going through right now? The amount of pressure I am under? The company is barely holding together. Every day feels like walking a tightrope, and I am really close to watching everything collapse in front of me. In this matter, you’re not the only victim! I am, too! I am already overwhelmed every day and really don’t have the extra energy to deal with your issues.”
After a pause, he continued, “I know I have been distant recently, and my temper has flared more than once. But can you understand me more and be more considerate? I am tired, Holley.”
Deep down, Baker admitted that he had blamed Holley for the hormone injection incident with Belinda, and now, he didn’t want to face Holley’s current state.