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.”

to end the call. Lucas stayed silent, the weight of the

silence, Lucas’s low, slightly rough voice broke through. “I’ll be there

subtle smile played on Verena’s lips.

Lucas swung his legs out of bed and stood. The room was dark until the soft click of a bedside lamp illuminated the space. Belinda, now awake, propped herself up on one elbow, her eyes following his

awaits at

casual. “Where are you going at

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

going to see Verena, aren’t you?” Belinda asked

I’m just going to check on her.” After speaking,

unwell, shouldn’t she be going to the doctor

of your business. Just go