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.”

favorite!” Belinda

shaking her head. “Alright,

will always be

Belinda

𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐠𝐚𝐥𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐬.𝐜𝐨𝐦

had disappeared. The topic about Lucas was dropped,

Triumph

the screen and saw Ryan’s name flashing. With a sigh, he answered the

came through, “I need a favor.

impatience flickering in

bites at each meal. If this continues, her body won’t be able to handle it. I spoke with her psychologist—her condition is worsening. We need to do something, Lucas.

situation left him feeling a mix of frustration and resignation. He couldn’t deny that he bore some responsibility for this. Verena’s depression back then had partly been his fault, and now, with her relapse, his guilt lingered

request wasn’t an option. And it was precisely because he couldn’t