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

Chapter 243:

But the strange emotion faded quickly.

Belinda’s expression hardened as she took a step back.

Her tone was cold, dismissive.

“Then there’s even less of a reason for you to drive me to work.” She then brushed past Lucas, her movements brisk as she walked away.

Lucas’ jaw tightened, his expression darkening as he watched her walk away.

His frustration boiled over, and without another word, he turned and strode after her.

He quickly caught up with her, and in a single, swift motion, he grabbed her arm and bent slightly, hoisting her onto his shoulder with surprising ease.

was completely caught off guard by this, her mind racing as

your mind?” Belinda shouted, her fists pounding against Lucas’ back as she struggled to break

hand flying to her

to believe what

ignoring Belinda’s protests entirely

opened the passenger door and

doors to

he leaned over and buckled her

frustration, as though he were

Lucas slid into the driver’s seat, secured his own seatbelt, and

as if she wanted to unleash her anger,

attempts, she finally turned her head to look out the window, choosing

car hung heavy until

tone was low, almost hesitant. “I didn’t know you invited me to a meal before because your grandmother was back. If I’d known, I wouldn’t have refused you.” He was explaining

briefly, but her face remained impassive, her heart untouched by