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

Chapter 160:

But before Lucas could say anything, Belinda, still drunk and in high spirits, blurted out, “Hey, old man, your beard is fascinating! Is it real?”

With an impish grin, she reached out and tugged at Harold’s beard.

“Ouch!” Harold cried out, recoiling from her grasp.

His expression was one of utter astonishment as he rubbed his chin. He stared at Belinda with wide eyes.

“It hurts? Then that must mean it’s real! This is so fun!” Belinda exclaimed, her hands coming together in applause.

Harold’s face betrayed a mix of pain and bewilderment, prompting a subtle smile from Lucas. Belinda was the first person who dared to pull Harold’s beard.

“Is she drunk?” Hooper inquired, his expression one of sheer disbelief.

said with a

upstairs to rest then. I’ll have someone prepare some soup for her,” Harold said, carefully inching away from

he

room, he tossed her

the bed, her head spinning momentarily. Once the room stopped whirling around her, her energetic demeanor returned. She threw a sheet over her shoulders and staggered

now

she stood tall and said, “Don’t worry, for I am the spider

amusing now. “Woohoo! I will fly now!” Belinda shouted, teetering on the

she was ready to jump, his eyes widened with alarm.

by Lucas’ shout,

approached her quickly.

his voice firm but with a

flashed a goofy smile. “I will

than he could think, dashing forward to catch Belinda just as she jumped. She crashed into his arms, immediately clinging to him with all limbs like a