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

Chapter 266:

Without a moment’s delay, his hands moved to her shoulders, gripping them firmly as he pushed her back, creating distance between them.

He didn’t say a word, his silence a bit heavy.

Verena looked up at him, her eyes shimmering with unshed tears and filled with longing.

Her voice trembled as she spoke. “Lucas, do you know what I dreamed? I dreamed that you didn’t want me anymore, that you were going to leave me.

No matter how I chased after you or begged you, you wouldn’t even turn around to look at me.

I woke up terrified, and in my panic, I accidentally fell off the bed.”

She sniffled softly, her eyes shimmering with both sadness and hope as she asked, “Lucas, tell me—that was just a dream, right? You won’t leave me, will you?”

When Lucas heard Verena asking that question again, he furrowed his brows deeply.

flicker of impatience crept into his expression

firm, as he replied in a low, gravelly voice, “Verena, I’ve answered this question

hands trembling slightly as she clenched them.

her voice cracking. “Lucas, you

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her tearful eyes locked onto Lucas, pleading

what my life means

expression darkened further, Verena’s desperation weighing heavily

said, “Everyone

live for someone else; you need to

tears falling freely as quiet sobs shook her

respond, the room filled with the sound

in Lucas’ chest, an uncomfortable pressure that made