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

Chapter 388:

“Belinda is truly malicious! How could she have pushed Verena down the stairs? Doesn’t she realize she could have killed her?” Ryan fumed, his voice seething with anger.

Lucas stood nearby, not saying a word. His expression was unreadable, but his clenched fists betrayed the storm brewing within him. He had seen it all—the horrifying moment Verena tumbled down the stairs and Belinda’s hand lingered midair. She must have pushed Verena and hadn’t had time to retract her hand at that time. The truth was undeniable: Belinda had pushed Verena.

To make matters worse, the memory of Belinda accepting Johnson’s confession of love only deepened Lucas’ fury.

“Verena, how are you feeling now?” Ryan’s voice, tinged with worry, snapped Lucas out of his thoughts.

Verena stirred, her eyes fluttering open. She winced, her face contorted in pain. “It hurts. It hurts so much,” she whimpered, tears brimming in her eyes.

Ryan softened his voice. “It’s okay now. Your wounds have been treated. Just rest for now.”

that moment, Lucas stepped closer to

“Verena, why did you go upstairs at that time?” It was an unspoken rule—guests shouldn’t wander

she explained, “I saw Belinda heading upstairs. I had something important to say to

of stories:

sorry, Lucas. I shouldn’t have gone upstairs without permission.

talk about?”

“I wanted Belinda to keep her promise and divorce you. That’s all. I didn’t expect her to lose her temper or push me down

word! Harold himself said that after his birthday, the divorce would go through.

in frustration. “Verena, you’re too kind

unreadable. When

I’ve told you before—don’t interfere in my relationship

struck Verena like