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.”

her mother and then said, “Mom, I’ll stay over tonight and keep you

tone casual,

Lucas replied with a nod, his tone

Belinda. “Belinda, why don’t

hesitated for a moment, wanting to refuse, thinking it was unnecessary for her to see Lucas out. But then, she remembered Lucas’ earlier support for her. Suppressing her reluctance, she

left Holley’s place and stepped into

silence, but Lucas broke it, his curiosity evident. “How exactly did your aunt hurt your mother?” he asked,

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

shifted. His brow arched slightly, a flicker of amusement crossing his face. He knew that

on who was right or wrong in what happened between 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 has always given me her all, treating me like the most precious person in her life. So—even though she made mistakes in

expression didn’t waver as he replied calmly, “You did the right