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

Chapter 406:

Had he found out about something?

Though her mind raced, Verena’s expression remained composed.

She nodded and replied, “Yes! What’s wrong, Lucas? Do you…?”

“Do you think I’m lying?”

Lucas remained silent, his gaze intense as he studied Verena closely.

It felt as though he was peering deep into her very soul.

Verena’s hand balled into a fist under the blanket.

telling herself to stay

any proof that

was just testing

this, she began to regain

seconds, Lucas

Verena’s reaction, he found no reason to doubt

parted his lips again, speaking each word with

each other for many years. By now, you must have realized that

now on

cold, mocking chuckle to escape his lips. His voice was laced with danger as he spoke again. “Anyone who has ever deceived me has never come out unscathed. So…” Lucas turned his penetrating gaze back on Verena. “Don’t even

couldn’t possibly misinterpret it. Her heart raced uncontrollably. Lucas’ face stayed impassive, but an invisible weight seemed to emanate from him. Verena felt as if a heavy boulder were crushing her chest, making it hard

felt an almost overwhelming urge to tell him the truth. Yet, she still managed to stop herself from doing that. Admitting the truth would

her expression calm, and nodded slightly. “Of course, I know, Lucas. You can trust

slowly darkened, his expression becoming unreadable. He frowned slightly. After a brief pause, his brow unfurled, and he simply said,

glanced down at Verena, and said, “Get some rest.” Without another word, he turned and walked out