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.

at her. “When will you acknowledge that you’re not well, you stubborn girl?” He turned to Norma and said, “Get Lucas on the phone immediately. Tell him he needs to come home right

make the call, Belinda interjected sharply,

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

a pained expression, biting her lip, Belinda looked earnestly at Harold and added with gravity, “I don’t want to see

Yet, faced with Belinda’s firm resolution,

anything more, Belinda spoke weakly, “Harold, please… Just

I won’t call him. You just focus on getting some

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

Belinda’s room. Left alone, Belinda lay

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

relief,” Harold exhaled

door of the house burst open. Lucas entered