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.

he stared at her. “When will you acknowledge that you’re not well, you stubborn girl?” He turned to Norma and said,

make the

saying, “Please, don’t call him. It’s just a fever,

pained expression, biting her lip, Belinda looked earnestly at Harold and

Belinda’s firm resolution, he felt his hands were

spoke weakly, “Harold, please… Just

won’t call

replied in a grateful voice. “You should also get some rest. I’ve taken some medication already. I’ll

room. Left alone, Belinda

the next morning. Upon

a relief,” Harold

moment, the front door of the