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

Chapter 225:

In the past, whenever she asked him such a question, Lucas would answer her immediately and without a doubt. But tonight, his hesitation was evident, and it spoke louder than his denial. Even if he hadn’t fallen for Belinda, Verena knew something had changed. Belinda was no longer the same in Lucas’ eyes now. And that realization crushed her.

She wasn’t the only one who had noticed this. Ryan’s expression darkened, though he said nothing.

After that, Verena didn’t ask Lucas anything else. She was too afraid of hearing an answer that might shatter her completely. Instead, she reached for the bottle on the table, pouring herself another drink. She thought that if she got drunk enough, maybe the pain would fade.

“Stop drinking, Verena,” Lucas said firmly, his tone laced with frustration. But Verena only wore a bitter smile. “Lucas, just let me drink. If I get drunk, I won’t have to feel anything anymore.”

Lucas clenched his jaw but said nothing more. The silence between them grew heavy. Verena continued pouring herself drink after drink, her hands trembling. She was clearly determined to get drunk.

Ryan, watching Verena like this, finally spoke up. “Lucas, you need to stop her! She can’t keep doing this!” he said.

to intervene. But before he could speak, the sound of retching filled the room. Verena

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okay?” Ryan asked, concern

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hardened as he moved quickly to Verena’s side. “She needs to go to the hospital. Now.” Without wasting a second, he scooped Verena into his arms

the Grand Plains General

initial treatment, a doctor

but her condition remains critical. She’ll need to stay overnight for observation. If there are

words landed heavily on both men. Lucas and

Doctor,” Ryan

doctor nodded and walked away, leaving Ryan and Lucas in the sterile

by her bedside, watching her pale, fragile form lying motionless under the fluorescent lights, his face hardened with