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

he had known, he would

meant the world

But he…

had coldly rejected

burned like acid in Lucas’

her expression stiff and

moment, she wished she

heart blaming Lucas, cursing the

the restaurants, why had Lucas chosen this one to have

hardened as she

concern, however,

break the awkward silence, Verena stepped forward, putting

Mrs. Clark. I didn’t know Lucas had other plans today.

words land like

cheeks flushed with heat, even as her complexion