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

Chapter 196:

Though his voice was not loud, it was clear enough for both women to hear.

Holley’s face broke into a smile, her tear-filled eyes shining with relief. Her voice trembled as she murmured, “Okay, I understand now.”

Belinda cast Lucas a lingering look, her eyes brimming with gratitude that seemed to stir something deep within her. Her heart fluttered unexpectedly, though she quickly turned her attention back to Holley.

Picking up a tissue, Belinda leaned closer and gently dabbed at Holley’s tear-streaked face. “Mom, you can stop crying now,” she said tenderly.

Holley sniffled, her lips trembling as she managed a small smile.

“These are tears of happiness, sweetheart,” she said, her voice filled with emotion.

lightly, a trace of resignation flickering across her face. Seeing Holley like

slightly, her composure returning. “Mr. Clark, Belinda,” she said hesitantly, her tone a bit cautious, “have you two had dinner? I can cook

with purpose. Without waiting for a response, she strode toward

the spacious living room, only Lucas and

still for a moment, her gaze darting nervously. Though she was in her own home, Lucas’ imposing

silence stretched, heavy and awkward, until Holley finally

between you and

hung in the air. Lucas’ expression changed slightly, his lips pressing into a thin line

later, Lucas finally spoke, his voice low and rough. “It’s

for her to live a happy life. Belinda has had such a hard time growing up with me. She has endured so much ridicule because of my mistakes. I

fall once more. She continued, “Now, as long as she can live happily, I’m

and ensure her happiness. But it was a promise he couldn’t make and wouldn’t make. So, he let the

slightly, a hint of unease flickering across her face. She hesitated but eventually pressed on, her tone more deliberate. “Mr. Clark, you