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

Chapter 172:

“Of course,” Darren replied.

They exchanged a few more words before Belinda ended the call and went back inside.

Once in her room, she lay on the bed, closed her eyes, and let sleep take her.

In the dead of night, the buzzing of her phone jerked her awake.

Fumbling in the dark, she grabbed her phone and saw the caller ID. She furrowed her eyebrows slightly. Without a second thought, she swiped to answer the call.

“Hello…”

“Belinda…” Holley’s voice was faint and strained on the other end of the line.

“What’s wrong?” At the sound of her voice, Belinda sat upright, her expression filled with concern.

well right now, Belinda. Could you come over?” Holley’s voice carried

way.”

and switched on her phone’s flashlight,

lamp on Lucas’s side

headed?” Lucas asked, his voice low and

for

mom’s not feeling well. I need to go see her,”

to the walk-in closet

shifted subtly, a flicker of concern crossing

remained quiet as Belinda walked

any mind

feeling a surge of annoyance mixed with worry inside him. He did not understand why he was worried about Belinda right now. She was an independent

conflicted feelings, Lucas got out of bed. He retrieved his phone from the

The call connected swiftly.

the voice on