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.”

word “repulses” landed like a blow to Belinda, but her face

responded with unwavering calm, “I apologize if that repulses you. It won’t happen again. I’ll leave you to your work

without waiting

signaled Belinda’s departure, leaving Lucas alone

fresh updates on

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

Belinda had been right.

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

He knew Belinda’s cooking, and he knew that

it herself,” he

she stepped

Caiden