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

Chapter 116:

Percy’s polite smile widened, warm and gentle. “It’s my pleasure.” And with that, the three of them walked away together.

Belinda didn’t glance back at Lucas. She wouldn’t give him that satisfaction.

Once Belinda and her companions were gone, Lucas’ brows furrowed, his face clouding with something dark and unreadable.

Inside the elevator, Belinda inhaled deeply, trying to steady her thoughts. As the silence stretched, an idea suddenly struck her. She turned to Percy and Debra with a smile. “Oh, I just remembered—I drove here myself. There’s no need for you to send me home now, Mr. Thomas.”

Belinda silently cursed herself for her earlier decision. What had she been thinking, agreeing to Percy’s offer right in front of Lucas? What was the point in that anyway?

Debra said smoothly, “It’s no trouble at all, Belinda. Percy can still drive you home. We’ll have someone bring your car to the hospital later.”

Belinda replied, “No need for that. I can drive myself back.” With that, she glanced at her watch. “I’m short on time as it is, so I’ll just head back to the hospital on my own now.”

for the kind offer, though.

could respond, she gave a quick wave and walked away,

figure with a slight frown. Turning to Percy, she asked, “What do you

where

“That’s to be expected. We’re practically strangers. Give it time—she’ll lower her guard

asked, “Do

unreadable.

a faint smile. “That’s not

his voice laced with quiet

Debra said nothing

estate well past eight. As she entered the bedroom, her eyes instinctively went to the

only a fleeting glance before turning away. “Who was the man you had

detached.

forget, Belinda—we’re still married. To