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

Chapter 78:

Kylee, utterly embarrassed by the unfolding scene, felt her cheeks burn with humiliation. She dared only a quick, covert glance at Lucas, who was now looking at Belinda with an amused and seemingly appreciative smile. That look from Lucas, almost admiring, only deepened Kylee’s frustration, sparking a bitter resentment within her as she bit her lip, wrestling with her emotions.

The atmosphere in the living room became palpably tense. Holley made several attempts to lighten the mood with small talk, but her efforts fell flat, failing to dissolve the tension in the air.

Eventually, it was time for dinner, and everyone moved to the dining room. As they settled into their seats, Belinda inquired, “Where’s Carola?”

“She is tied up with something and won’t be able to join us tonight,” Baker responded.

Belinda acknowledged this with a nod and refrained from saying anything more.

silence, with the clinking of utensils against plates

the evening’s exchanges, the angrier she became. She was determined not to let Belinda get away with

with plans. Quietly, she began to devise a strategy, her eyes flicking cunningly as she formulated

grabbed a nearby clean bowl, filled it with soup,

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she observed her closely. There was a distinct wariness in

“Belinda, I want you to know that I didn’t mean to embarrass you in front of our colleagues. The incident was also my fault. I was happy to hear about your position at the Grand Plains General Hospital, but when I first heard the news, I was so shocked that I spoke without thinking. I’m sorry

and heartfelt. Yet, Belinda remained unmoved, her gaze steady and

Kylee? She’s apologized and even brought you soup. Aren’t you going

up and reached for the bowl. She was