Chapter 438:
Belinda explained, “There's a rule at our hospital that we have to eat in the cafeteria before surgery. But | had
the breakfast you prepared at hthat day, so | ended up breaking the rule.”
“What? Your hospital actually has a rule like that?” Holley looked at Belinda in shock, unable to believe what she
was hearing.
“Yes,” Belinda replied, nodding slightly in confirmation.
“You silly girl! If there's a rule like that, you should have skipped the breakfast | made for you! Now, not only did
you have an allergic reaction, but you've also been punished for it. | feel so awful!” Holley said, her eyes starting
to redden instantly.
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Belinda gently reassured her, “It’s alright, Mom. This isn’t your fault. You woke up early and put so much effort
into makingbreakfast. How could I let all your hard work go to waste? Who could have ever guessed that I'd
be allergic to artichokes? If it weren't for the allergy, none of this would have happened. So, there's no need for
you to blyourself for this.”
Saying this, Belinda gently took a tissue and wiped the tears from Holley’s eyes.
Sniffling, Holley spoke with sincerity. “Belinda, it's my fault! | promise this won't happen again. From now on,
there will be no seafood or artichokes in our house.”
Belinda flashed a reassuring smile and replied, “There's no need for that, Mom. You all can eat whatever you
want. Don’t worry about me.”
“No way! Those things trigger my precious daughter’s allergy! Our entire family despises them now—we’ll never
touch them again!” Holley declared, her voice full of indignation.
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Belinda pressed her lips together into a faint smile and said nothing else.
“Belinda, are you thirsty? Letgrab you swater,” Holley said gently.
“Sure,” Belinda nodded in agreement.
Holley stood up, took Belinda’s cup in hand, and made her way to the water dispenser.
As she turned around, a faint, meaningful smile curved at the corners of her lips.
Holley had spent stwith Belinda before she took the lunchbox and left.
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Soon after, there was a knock on Belinda’s door.
The hospital room door swung open, and a tall, imposing man entered.
Belinda’s pupils contracted sharply at the sight of the man.
It was Lucas.
Before Belinda could utter a word, Lucas’ assistant, Gordon, cin with a stack of documents.
Belinda blinked, puzzled. What was going on?
Gordon set the documents on the coffee table, nodded to both Lucas and Belinda, and then left.
“Lucas, what are you doing here?” Belinda asked, her brow furrowed.