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

Chapter 197:

He was lost in thought for a moment. He had not anticipated that Belinda had been harboring a secret first love all this time.

Holley caught the change in his demeanor and froze, realizing too late that perhaps she shouldn’t have brought up this particular story in front of Lucas. She quickly added, her tone turning lighter, “But after that, she never mentioned that boy again. I think she probably forgot all about him. Besides, the person she loves the most is you, Mr. Clark.”

Lucas responded with a faint scoff, his lips curling slightly, but he didn’t say a word.

Holley’s lips parted as if she wanted to say something more, but she hesitated, thinking better of it.

Silence hung in the air between her and Lucas.

At the Wright family estate, the door swung open to reveal Madonna, her appearance utterly disheveled. Her hair was in disarray, her clothes rumpled, and the faint aroma of coffee clung to her.

Baker’s eyes widened in shock. “Madonna, what happened to you?” he asked.

quickly, her brows furrowed in concern. “Mom, why do you smell like coffee now?

sideways glance at Baker, her tone laced with sarcasm. “Why don’t you ask your Uncle Baker’s

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realization dawned. “It’s

clenched her teeth. “Of course, it’s Belinda! She is just as

deepened, a shadow

sharp and tinged with indignation.

that, Belinda invited me out, poured a cup of coffee on my face, and then had the audacity to threaten me! She demanded I apologize to her

rose, a mix of anger and disbelief spilling into her tone. “That is outrageous! Belinda

dark and clouded with conflicting emotions. On one hand, he couldn’t deny that Belinda’s actions were excessive. Disrespecting her aunt in such a way wasn’t appropriate. But on

her sharp tone cutting through the tense silence as she turned to