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 as he

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

her lip, her hands trembling slightly as she clenched

said, her voice cracking. “Lucas, you don’t understand how insecure

available

terrified you’ll

eyes locked onto Lucas, pleading for reassurance. “Lucas, do you

know what my life means

further, Verena’s desperation weighing heavily

tone turned stern, almost cold, as he said, “Everyone has their own life

live for someone else; you need to live your life

her lap, tears falling freely as quiet

respond, the room filled with the sound of her soft

words earlier sat heavily in Lucas’ chest, an uncomfortable pressure that made