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

Chapter 267:

Lucas’ lips pressed into a tight line, his voice dropping into a deep, serious tone. “Verena, I am still a married man.

You shouldn’t be doing this.”

Verena’s cheeks turned a deep shade of red, a mix of embarrassment and hurt flashing in her eyes.

Her voice trembled as she stammered, “I’m sorry, Lucas.

I… I just acted on impulse.”

Lucas’ expression remained cold and distant.

Without softening, he said curtly, “Get some rest.

I’ll head back now.”

left no

he turned on his heel and walked

leave,

caught her lower lip tightly as disappointment washed

had thought—hoped—that Lucas might stay with her

all updates at

left after spending barely ten minutes with her,

of the door, quickly pocketed his phone and moved farther away from the door as

of the room, a faint sense of relief

his

Ryan called, stepping up to him

beside Lucas, Ryan continued, his voice tinged with urgency, “Verena has been really emotional lately, and

could you spend more time with her? Maybe talk to her

tone firm and cold. “What Verena needs right now isn’t me, but a good

assistant find the best psychologist for

a moment, caught off