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

Chapter 231:

After exchanging pleasantries, Belinda drove the group to The Harlequin Eats.

Once seated in a private room, Kenia glanced around expectantly. “Belinda, where’s Lucas?”

Belinda hesitated, a fleeting shadow of discomfort crossing her face before she smiled and replied, “He’s swamped with work and couldn’t join us for a meal this time.” She kept her tone light. “Running a company is demanding, you know.”

Kenia nodded, her expression understanding, though the faint trace of disappointment on her face didn’t go unnoticed.

Sensing it, Belinda playfully leaned closer. “What’s this? Are you upset because Lucas didn’t come? Do you like him that much, Grandma? Am I not your favorite anymore? I feel so hurt.”

Kenia’s lips curled into a smile, and she gave Belinda a resigned look. “Why are you acting like a child now? You’re too old for this.”

never too old to be your favorite!”

chuckled, shaking her

will always

more like it,” Belinda said with a

𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐠𝐚𝐥𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐬.𝐜𝐨𝐦

about Lucas was dropped, and they moved on to enjoy their meal, the room filled with

Triumph

glanced at the screen and saw Ryan’s name

voice came through, “I need a favor. Take

impatience

bites at each meal. If this continues, her body won’t be able to handle it. I spoke with her

feeling a mix of frustration and resignation. He couldn’t deny that he bore some responsibility

request wasn’t an option. And it was precisely