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

Chapter 374:

“Alright.” Reassured by the person’s words, Verena felt a weight lift off her shoulders.

“Tonight at ten, meet me at our usual spot,” the person suddenly said.

At this, Verena’s expression hardened.

Anger seeped into her tone. “You… After everything I have gone through, you still…”

The person cut her off sharply. “Stop the act, Verena. You better cooperate with me. You know I have a short fuse and little patience. Be there at ten o’clock, and don’t be late.” With that, the call ended abruptly.

Verena clenched her phone tightly, biting down hard on her lip. A moment later, there was a knock at the door. Only then did she recall that Ryan was still outside. She quickly regained her composure and called out, “Come in.”

Ryan entered, quietly shutting the hospital room door behind him. Noticing Verena’s pale demeanor, he frowned slightly and asked with concern, “What’s wrong, Verena? Is everything okay?”

fine. I am just concerned that

smile and said, “You are overthinking it. Lucas isn’t the type to turn his back on someone he cares about.

and looked down, remaining silent. After a moment, she eventually said, “Ryan, why am I feeling so uncertain now? It seems

on her words. In fact, he shared her uncertainty, yet he aimed to reassure her, saying, “Verena, don’t worry too much. Opportunities like this are rare; you have to grab it!” He then changed the topic and asked, “Are you

that. The plan

and wait to watch

Ryan responded with a

ten in the evening, and Lucas still hadn’t

lay in bed, tossing and turning, unable

room felt stifling, her thoughts

she sat up, grabbed her phone, and dialed

so late? What’s

need someone to talk to,” Belinda admitted, her voice tinged with