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

Chapter 45:

Ryan’s eyes flickered with a sharp awareness at Belinda’s question. He wondered if she was truly interested in Lucas.

With a thoughtful nod, he replied quickly, “Yes, Verena, my cousin, was Lucas’ girlfriend and remains the love of his life.”

Belinda smiled slightly. “But I’ve heard rumors that Lucas is married already, and… His wife isn’t your cousin.”

Ryan’s expression darkened instantly. “Lucas’ wife? She’s nobody—overweight, with an ugly birthmark on her face.”

Lucas married her solely to protect my cousin. When Verena returned three years ago, Lucas sought a divorce immediately. Yet, his wife was too cunning and escaped overseas. Otherwise, Lucas and Verena would have been reunited in marriage by now. Lucas has assured Verena that they will marry immediately after he divorces that woman.”

the

weight of this knowledge for three years, hearing it

narrowed his eyes and continued, “Moreover, there was another factor behind

raised her gaze to meet his,

love are

Miss Perez would have devastated Verena.

drained. Her throat constricted, making each swallow painful. Internally,

“Ms. Thomas, are you

depth of Lucas’ affection for Verena. His goal was to make

heart throbbed with a slow, relentless pain as she struggled to calm