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.”

blow to

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

without waiting for any further response

Belinda’s departure, leaving Lucas alone with

miss fresh updates on

in his seat, his gaze lingering on the door long after Belinda had gone, his

not want to admit that Belinda had been

left, unscrewed the lid,

couldn’t help but snort softly. He knew Belinda’s cooking, and he knew that Belinda had not

made it herself,” he muttered under his breath.

as she stepped

Caiden calling