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

Chapter 22:

With a forced chuckle, Belinda responded, “Harold, isn’t that a little over the top?”

Immediately, Harold adopted a pitiful look. “I’m just feeling a bit lonely and thought it’d be nice if you and Lucas could keep me company more often. Is that unreasonable?” He embodied the image of a dejected elder now.

Both Lucas and Belinda didn’t know what to say.

With a heavy sigh that carried a tone of resignation, Harold continued, “Never mind, I understand. Young people like you wouldn’t want to stay with an old fellow like me. It’s okay; a bit of solitude won’t harm me—”

Unable to bear such words from Harold, Belinda quickly interjected, “Harold, I’ll move back here to keep you and Norma company.”

She only said she would move back, not mentioning Lucas. Moreover, she had planned to discuss her impending divorce from Lucas with Harold the following day, meaning her return to the Clark family home would be brief.

demeanor transformed as he beamed and then turned to

was clearly displeased by the turn of

serious. “Is it really so burdensome for you to

too,” Norma chimed in, giving Lucas a

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have thought of something and

immensely. “Excellent! Hooper has already prepared your room. It’s getting late; perhaps you should

entered the bedroom, Lucas scowled at the

composure, headed straight for the

butler, Hooper Todd, had arranged everything meticulously, from

shower, Belinda slipped into

bathroom and, seeing Belinda in bed, scoffed, “Belinda, me sharing this bed with you is out of the