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

Chapter 65:

“Lucas, I’m sorry to wake you at this hour,” came Verena’s hoarse, frail voice over the line.

“What’s wrong?” Lucas’ tone was even, his expression unreadable.

Through coughs, Verena’s voice conveyed her distress. “I’m not feeling well, Lucas. Could you come over to my place now? Please?” Her voice broke slightly with each cough.

Lucas responded directly, “You are feeling unwell? How about I call an ambulance for you now?”

“No!” Verena’s reply was swift. “I don’t want to go to the hospital. I hate hospitals.”

On the other end of the line, Lucas fell silent, digesting her words. Verena’s eyes dimmed slightly, and she coughed again before continuing, “Never mind, I’m fine. It’s just an old issue of mine. It happened occasionally when I was abroad. I’ll handle it on my own. Lucas, you can go back to sleep now. I won’t keep you up.”

end the call. Lucas stayed silent, the weight of the moment hanging

Lucas’s low, slightly rough

his words, a subtle smile played on Verena’s lips. “I’ll wait

soft click of a bedside lamp illuminated the space. Belinda, now

adventure awaits at

was soft, her tone casual. “Where are you going at this

of your business,” Lucas replied calmly, his voice tinged with a lazy

going to see Verena, aren’t

going to check on her.” After speaking, he questioned himself silently. Why was

to the doctor or calling an ambulance? What can you do there? Are

brow furrowed slightly. “It’s none of your business. Just go back