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.

breaking as she shook her head. “I’m scared! Lucas, please… Don’t make me get

words, tinged with a sob, made Lucas pause, his gaze softening as he studied her. A flicker of

the need to leave the room, made his way toward the

was behind this. The mice, the sudden darkness, and the locked door—Harold’s handiwork, no doubt. Lucas exhaled sharply, the absurdity of the situation settling in. Wasn’t Harold a bit too old for these

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Belinda’s voice trembled as she noticed Lucas’ sudden

locked from the outside,” Lucas

handle the thought of it. Her pulse quickened, and she squeezed her eyes shut, trying to push away the rising

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

pulled his phone from his pocket with one hand, found Harold’s number, and dialed

expected as much. He glanced down at Belinda, his voice low and calm. “My father isn’t picking up my