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

Chapter 389:

Worry flickered across Ryan’s and Verena’s faces as they exchanged concerned looks. Ryan paused briefly and then made his way to check the corridor outside the hospital room. It was empty. Lucas had indeed left just like that.

Returning to Verena, he said, “Lucas is already gone.” Verena gnawed on her lower lip, her forehead creased with concern. “Ryan, do you think that… Does Lucas trust my word, or does he side with Belinda?”

“He definitely trusts you,” Ryan assured her in a soft voice. “Otherwise, he wouldn’t have left the banquet with you and hurried you to the hospital.”

“You might be right,” Verena said with a slight nod, her features softening somewhat. She thought about Lucas sweeping her up in his arms in front of all their friends, a spark of joy lighting up her face. She felt certain of her place in Lucas’ heart—she was the most important person to him.

“But…” Ryan’s voice faltered as if a thought had just struck him. He moved closer to Verena, speaking in a hushed tone. “This time, you might have pushed the boundaries too much. How could you allow yourself to get so severely injured?”

Verena’s gaze intensified as she responded resolutely, “Without significant injuries, how could I evoke such deep guilt and rage in Lucas?”

left with stitches on your forehead that will scar,” Ryan said, sounding

“If it leads to Lucas divorcing Belinda and choosing me, then

speechless. For the moment, it

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banquet had already ended. Seated on the sofa were Harold, Norma, and Belinda, with

exactly what you

that time. However, as I stepped outside, I overheard Belinda and Miss Reed having a heated argument. I chose not to eavesdrop and returned to the balcony. After the noise had ceased, I

expression turned dark immediately. “Then why did you say you saw Belinda push

The maid hesitated, overwhelmed by

pushing Verena, particularly when you didn’t see the whole incident?” Harold exclaimed, his face contorted in

I was terrified at that moment. And… And seeing Belinda’s hand extended,