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.

she shook her head. “I’m

he studied her.

need to leave the room, made his way

darkness, and the locked door—Harold’s handiwork, no doubt. Lucas exhaled sharply,

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wrong?” Belinda’s voice trembled as she noticed Lucas’ sudden

the outside,” Lucas replied,

as she processed his words. Being stuck in here, with the mice… She couldn’t even handle the thought of it. Her pulse quickened, and she squeezed her eyes shut, trying to push away the rising panic

he could make a call, hesitated as he

quickly pulled his phone from his pocket with one hand, found

but Harold didn’t pick up. Lucas had expected as much. He glanced down at Belinda, his voice low and calm. “My father isn’t picking up my call. Looks like he wants us to stay locked in