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

Chapter 118:

Belinda had kissed him. And not only had he failed to push her away immediately, but worse—he had let himself sink into the kiss, losing all composure. How could he have been so easily swayed by Belinda? The memory of her mocking eyes just moments before made his chest tighten with frustration.

Taking a steadying breath, Lucas left the room in long, purposeful strides, his mood stormy.

Inside the bathroom, Belinda leaned heavily against the sink, her face flushing crimson. She turned the faucet on and splashed cold water onto her face repeatedly, willing the heat to subside.

What was wrong with her? She had kissed Lucas. Boldly. Recklessly. And it had been her first kiss!

The realization sent another wave of embarrassment crashing over her, her cheeks burning even hotter. She gripped the edge of the sink and forced herself to calm down.

It had just been a moment of impulse, born out of sheer frustration with Lucas’ aloof demeanor and maddeningly casual tone. That was all.

would melt, even just a little. Rationalizing it did little to soothe her racing heart. Her fingers brushed against her lips, still tingling with

night, Lucas didn’t return to the room, and Belinda, despite her exhaustion, found her thoughts too tangled to find peace in sleep. After

not just about him—but about them both, having sex. The vividness of the dream

people’s gazes seemed

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eat after sitting down, murmurs from nearby

new doctor from the Cardiac Surgery

“Yeah, that’s her.”

connections to Mr.

that. No wonder she’s getting

rest of us have to pass the hospital’s permanent residency exam. But for her? A pretty face is all