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

Chapter 125:

Once she finished eating, Belinda stood up, approached Lucas’ desk, and looked down at him with a probing gaze.

“Lucas, are you avoiding me?” she asked, her voice cutting through the quiet of the room.

Lucas paused, his fingers hovering over the keyboard, and then continued typing without looking up.

“Why would I avoid you?” he responded, his voice devoid of emotion, his eyes still on his computer screen.

Belinda, unperturbed by his detachment, gave a small shrug. “Who knows? Maybe you’re feeling shy.”

At that, Lucas couldn’t help but scoff. “Shy? That’s ridiculous. It was just a kiss,” he said dismissively. “Besides…”

He met Belinda’s gaze directly, the detachment in his voice evident. “Being kissed by someone I have no feelings for doesn’t make me shy—it repulses me.”

a blow to Belinda,

unwavering calm, “I apologize if that repulses you. It won’t happen again. I’ll leave

she exited the room without waiting

door signaled Belinda’s departure,

miss fresh updates

leaned back in his seat, his gaze lingering on the door long after Belinda had gone, his expression betraying a flicker of

want to admit that Belinda had been

had left, unscrewed the lid, and took a tentative sip

help but snort softly. He knew Belinda’s cooking, and

he muttered

rang just as she stepped through the

was Caiden