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

Chapter 199:

Without waiting for a response, he turned and headed upstairs, leaving behind a pale Madonna and an anxious Lillie in the heavy silence.

At Vera Villas, Lucas seemed to have a better appetite than usual. Perhaps it was the meal that suited his taste, but he ate more than he typically did this time, finishing an extra portion.

Belinda noticed this and allowed a small, satisfied smile to curve her lips. She had prepared several dishes she knew Lucas liked, a subtle gesture to repay him for helping her earlier.

After dinner, she loaded the dishes into the dishwasher, wiped down the counters, and returned to the living room with a plate of fresh fruit.

The three of them—Lucas, Belinda, and Holley—sat together on the sofa, eating fruit and watching TV. The atmosphere was uncharacteristically tranquil, a rare harmony settling over the room.

As the clock nearly struck ten, Holley broke the peaceful silence, speaking with a gentle smile. “It’s getting late. You two should head back.”

“Mom, I’ll stay

to Lucas, she added, her tone casual, “You can head back

Lucas replied with a

exchange, didn’t refuse Belinda. “Belinda, why don’t

for her to see Lucas out. But then, she remembered Lucas’ earlier support for her. Suppressing her reluctance, she nodded

two left Holley’s place and stepped into the elevator

hum of the elevator filled the silence, but Lucas broke it, his curiosity evident. “How exactly did your aunt hurt your mother?” he asked, his deep voice calm but

that Lucas would show any interest in the matter. After a brief moment of contemplation, she began

were undeniably over the line. However, when Belinda mentioned that she had splashed coffee on Madonna for that, Lucas’ expression shifted. His brow arched slightly, a flicker of amusement crossing

my mother and father. Even though I understand that my mom shouldn’t have been the other woman, as her child, I have no right to judge her. But as a mother, she

didn’t waver as he replied calmly,