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

Chapter 233:

A complex mix of emotions stirred within him.

The atmosphere grew tense as Kenia, Holley, and Sarai, standing beside Belinda, turned their attention to Lucas and Verena.

Sarai broke the silence, her voice faltering. “Lucas? Wait… Belinda, didn’t you say he was busy? Too busy with work to have a meal with us?”

She trailed off, her words fading into an awkward hush.

The awkwardness in the air was suffocating.

Lucas’ eyes shifted to Kenia, who was standing just beside Belinda.

For the first time in his life, a wave of panic rose within him.

He now realized that Belinda had invited him to a meal yesterday because her grandmother was visiting.

Damn it!

known about

known, he would never

meant the

But he…

had coldly rejected

acid

bit her lip, her

moment, she wished she could

her heart blaming Lucas,

Lucas chosen this one to have

she glanced between Lucas

first concern, however,

Verena stepped forward,

she said, “I’m sorry, Mrs. Clark. I didn’t know Lucas had other plans today. If I had

felt Verena’s words land like a slap to

cheeks flushed with heat, even as her complexion grew