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

Chapter 368:

Yet, that was the extent of his emotional response—nothing more.

A feeling of resignation washed over him as he continued to look at Verena.

He realized now that he wouldn’t be going anywhere tonight.

His expression grew thoughtful as he considered what Belinda might be doing now—whether she was asleep or still upset with him.

Meanwhile, inside the house on the outskirts, things were far from peaceful. Harold, concerned about Belinda, had asked the maids to check on her every hour. To their shock, they discovered that Belinda had developed a high fever during the night.

They immediately called the family doctor, who arrived to find Belinda’s temperature at a concerning 102.5°F.

“Harold, it’s just a fever from the cold water. I know how I feel. I’ll be fine soon. You don’t need to worry about me,” Belinda attempted to reassure him, though her face was flushed with fever and her voice raspy.

you?” Harold responded, frustration evident as he stared at her. “When will you acknowledge that you’re not well, you stubborn girl?”

Norma could make the call, Belinda interjected

a moment, gathering her strength before saying, “Please, don’t call him. It’s just a fever, nothing grave. I’d rather he not be

looked earnestly at Harold and added with gravity, “I don’t want

with Belinda’s firm resolution, he felt his hands were tied. He

spoke weakly, “Harold, please… Just don’t call Lucas

Harold replied, “Alright. I won’t call him. You just focus on getting

Belinda replied in a grateful voice. “You should also get

reminders, Harold and Norma exited Belinda’s room. Left alone, Belinda lay down, feeling genuinely unwell,

fever finally subsided around eight the next morning. Upon hearing the news, both

relief,” Harold exhaled

the front door of the