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

Chapter 148:

When he realized what had just happened after a few seconds, his expression darkened, and he spoke in a low, firm voice. “Get down.”

“I-I’m scared! Mice! There are mice in the room!” Belinda’s voice was a shaky whisper, her body vibrating slightly against Lucas’. She clung to Lucas tightly, as though afraid that if she loosened her grip, Lucas would throw her to the mice.

“Why are you so terrified of a few mice?” Lucas asked, perplexed. He glanced around, finally noticing the little creatures scurrying about inside the room.

Before Belinda could respond, the room was plunged into darkness.

“Ah!” Belinda shrieked, her eyes snapping shut as she buried her face against Lucas’ neck, clutching him even tighter. Lucas felt her warmth and the delicate scent of her hair, a wave of something unfamiliar stirring within him.

Seconds passed before he managed to regain his composure, a flash of irritation crossing his features. “Get down.” His voice was firm, reaching to pry Belinda’s legs off him.

grip tightened instantly, her voice breaking as she shook her head.

softening as he

leave the room,

door—Harold’s handiwork, no doubt. Lucas exhaled

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wrong?” Belinda’s voice trembled as she

is locked from the outside,” Lucas replied,

drained of color as she processed his words. Being stuck in here, with the mice… She couldn’t even handle the thought of it. Her pulse

down so that he could make a call, hesitated as he saw her distress. Her fear

from his pocket with one hand,

Belinda, his voice low and calm. “My