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!

hadn’t known about this

only he had known, he would never have

knew Kenia meant

But he…

rejected

acid in

bit her lip, her expression stiff

she wished she

her heart

the restaurants, why had Lucas chosen this

face hardened as she glanced

concern, however,

silence, Verena stepped forward, putting on a feigned

was light when she said, “I’m sorry, Mrs. Clark. I didn’t know Lucas had other plans today. If I had known, I wouldn’t have asked him to join

felt Verena’s words land like a slap to the

with heat, even as her