His unwanted wife, the world’s coveted genius by Derk Blaylock

Chapter 16:

Belinda’s response was a soft scoff, her expression tinged with sarcasm.

Kylee’s words felt insincere to Belinda, almost making her feel sick.

“If there’s nothing else, I’ll be on my way now.” Without waiting for a reply, Belinda swiftly turned to leave.

“Look at that! That’s how your daughter acts!” Baker exclaimed in anger.

“I’m sorry, Baker. I promise to talk to Belinda. She’ll thank Kylee later,” Holley responded meekly, trying to soothe Baker.

As Belinda walked away, she could hear Baker’s angry shouts and Holley’s timid apologies. The scorn in her gaze only intensified.

Once she reached her car outside the Wright family’s residence, Belinda reclined in the driver’s seat and shut her eyes, feeling exhausted.

anticipating the confrontation, living through it had left her feeling stifled

took out her phone to send

phone buzzed

smile flickered across her lips when Belinda

her phone aside and quickly started the

mind wander with

at Nostalgia Lounge, a popular bar, Belinda’s entrance

that highlighted her elegant neck,

in a high ponytail, complemented her bold, smoky eye makeup and

attention of everyone in the

booth on the second floor, Lucas immediately spotted Belinda as

causing quite a stir, made it hard

eyes lingered on her short, tight dress, and he frowned

woman possibly dress any more

through the process of your divorce?” Ryan’s sudden inquiry interrupted Lucas’s