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

Chapter 327:

In the past, Belinda’s presence had only been an annoyance to him. He had always treated her like she didn’t even exist. Even after she had returned from abroad, their relationship had not been good.

But now, as she leaned on him with such innocent trust, he felt an unfamiliar warmth stir in his chest—a sensation he couldn’t quite name.

It wasn’t long before Belinda, exhausted from her earlier antics, fell into a deep sleep. Her breathing evened out, her grip on Lucas’ neck loosening a little.

When they arrived home, Lucas carried Belinda upstairs and into her room. He laid her carefully on the bed and turned to leave, but before he could step away, Belinda’s hand shot out, catching him by the collar.

Her grip was surprisingly strong, and before he could react, she tugged him down toward her.

Lucas stumbled slightly, bracing one hand on the mattress to keep from falling too suddenly. But the motion brought him closer to Belinda than he had anticipated, and his lips brushed against hers.

throat. At that exact moment, Belinda’s drowsy eyes fluttered open, her long lashes grazing against Lucas’

sent an electric jolt through Lucas, stirring something deep and

pushed himself up slightly. His voice came out husky and uneven. “What are

with unwavering intensity, her cheeks flushed

magic

firm voice, she replied, “Kissing you.” Her words, so simple yet so bold,

apple bobbed. “Besides kissing me,” he murmured, his

answering, Belinda acted. She slid her arms around Lucas’ neck, pulling him down again, and pressed her lips to

deepened naturally, their movements growing bolder as

parted slightly, allowing Lucas to explore further, his tongue tracing hers with a

each beat echoing through her as she gave in to

with the buttons of Lucas’ shirt. One popped open, then

when Belinda struggled with the third, Lucas’