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

Chapter 422:

When Kylee thought of that, the turmoil in her eyes faded, replaced by a practiced calm. She managed a small, reassuring smile and looked up at Lucas.

She said, “Rest assured, Mr. Clark. I am not lying.”

Lucas tilted his head, his tone laden with unspoken meaning as he replied, “Is that so?”

He then turned and walked away, his tall, commanding figure exuding an effortless authority that left Kylee breathless.

Kylee exhaled deeply after Lucas left, trying to ease the tightness in her chest. Lucas’ presence was overpowering, a force that seemed to compress the very air around her. But the lie was already told. All she could do now was pray that Lucas would never uncover the truth, that he would remain in the dark forever.

Pressing her lips together, Kylee spun on her heel and left.

feeling the weight of the day pressing down on her. During dinner, Holley

her fork down. “Mom, why are you looking at me like you don’t know who

moment, her lips twitching as if she

gaze dropped. She said,

cautious, “I know this has been hard for you. Maybe you should talk to Mr. Clark again. There might still be a chance for you two to

up to meet Holley’s.

“Belinda, Baker is your father. Besides, he is not wrong. You

came from Kenia, whose tone was as cold as her

words faltered under Kenia’s stern expression, and

doing. It’s not our place to meddle in her life under the

understand,” Holley replied with