Chapter 432



“Mom! Stop that!” Belinda exclaimed in shock, sitting up quickly to catch Holley’s hand. “You didn’t mean to do it. Why blame yourself for that?”

Kenia scowled at Holley. “Holley, it’s crucial you stop this pattern of self-punishment. You always do this when you blame yourself.”

Holley pressed her lips together, choosing to keep quiet.

Kenia then continued, “You can’t hold yourself responsible. I wasn’t aware of Belinda’s allergy to artichokes, either. You shouldn’t blame yourself for not knowing that.”

Holley’s frown deepened. “It’s just so hard, thinking about her fainting right when she was performing surgery…”

She paused for a moment and then spoke again with remorse. “If I hadn’t made that breakfast for you, you wouldn’t have suffered an allergic reaction. You passed out right when you were performing the surgery and couldn’t complete it successfully.”

It was your first time leading as a surgeon! I just… I can’t stop blaming myself…”

Before Holley could say more, Belinda interrupted, “Mom, don’t be so hard on yourself. I completed the surgery successfully.”

“What?” Holley’s expression changed dramatically when she heard that.

Yet within moments, she realized something was amiss with her response.

Hastily, she changed her expression and questioned, “How could you have completed the surgery successfully? Mr. Clark informed your grandmother over the phone that you had fainted while performing the surgery. Belinda, are you just trying to ease my guilt by saying the surgery went well?”

Belinda froze for a second upon hearing this.

She hadn’t anticipated that Lucas would have disclosed that information to her grandmother.

She quickly explained, “Yes, I did faint, but it was only after I had pushed through to complete the surgery. Thus, the surgery was indeed a success.”

“You… You reckless girl! How could you have taken such a risk?” Holley’s voice rose, her expression turning to one of frustration. “You knew you were unwell, yet you chose to proceed with the operation instead of seeking medical attention! Do you not care about your own health?”

Holley’s frustration was evident as she spoke, her chest rising and falling rapidly.

“She has a point, Belinda. Your actions were incredibly reckless. You should put your health first, no matter what,” Kenia said, shaking her head in dismay.

Belinda felt compelled to explain herself, saying, “The patient was in a dire state at that time. There was no time to bring in another doctor.”

“I have experienced allergic reactions before and knew I could endure long enough. Look, I’ve managed to pull through, right?”

“You were playing with fire! You’re going to drive me mad!” Holley exclaimed, her anger palpable.

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