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

Chapter 227:

When Lucas heard this, his face clouded, and he responded coldly, “Must I always inform you of my whereabouts?”

Belinda felt a sharp sting in her throat, leaving her momentarily speechless. After a pause, Lucas added, his tone frosty, “There’s nothing for us to talk about.” He then ended the call abruptly.

Belinda stared at her phone, the screen now dark. A whirlwind of thoughts raced through her mind. What had caused Lucas’ sudden change in demeanor? Had she angered him somehow? This was utterly confusing. If he didn’t want to come home, then so be it; he could stay away forever.

Angered, Belinda silenced her phone, set it on the nightstand, switched off the lamp, and tried to sleep. However, she tossed and turned for what felt like hours, unable to fall asleep. By three in the morning, Lucas had still not returned. Belinda bit her lip, fighting the urge to dial his number again, but forced herself to try to sleep.

Eventually, she drifted off, though she couldn’t recall at what time. When her alarm sounded the next morning, she noticed the untouched state of Lucas’ bed across the room. He hadn’t come home at all, or at least, not to their room. A wave of irritation washed over her as she took a deep breath.

Belinda quickly freshened up in the bathroom and left the house to go to the hospital.

Grand Plains General Hospital, Verena’s eyes fluttered open, and she was surprised to find Lucas sleeping on the sofa. However,

“Lucas,” she called softly.

seat beside it. His voice sounded slightly rough and sleepy as he asked, “How are you feeling now? Are you still experiencing any

I’m feeling fine,” Verena replied, shaking her head

for observation. If

earnest as she looked up at him. She sighed softly and added, “It would be wonderful to

remained silent, his expression

moment, Verena spoke again. “Lucas, were you here

her question, Lucas spoke firmly,

lowered her gaze slowly, silent at his gentle but

his tone soft yet serious as he added,

both for Verena and for