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.

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

the

a moment, gathering her strength before saying, “Please, don’t call him. It’s just a fever,

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

a wave of resignation wash over him. Yet, faced with Belinda’s firm resolution, he felt his hands were tied. He blamed his son for all

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

call him. You just focus on getting

you,” Belinda replied in a grateful voice. “You should also

Belinda’s room. Left alone, Belinda lay down, feeling genuinely unwell, and eventually

the next morning. Upon hearing the news, both Harold and Norma were immensely

relief,” Harold

the house burst open. Lucas entered from