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

Chapter 427:

His gaze swept over Belinda’s hands and then lingered on the angry red bumps visible around her eyes and along her forehead, where the mask couldn’t hide them.

His chest tightened, an inexplicable heaviness settling over him. He hated seeing Belinda like this.

Then, as though struck by a sudden thought, he asked, “Do you know you are allergic to artichokes?”

Belinda’s eyes flickered slightly at the sound of Lucas’ voice.

Since Lucas and Harold had entered the hospital room, she had deliberately avoided acknowledging Lucas’ presence, not even sparing him a glance. Yet now, when she heard his voice again, her heart gave a faint flutter.

It was only then that the weight of his words sank in. “Allergic to artichoke?” Belinda repeated, her gaze finally lifting to meet Lucas’.

voice was low, almost a rumble, his intense eyes

before she

slightly, she said, “I didn’t know I was allergic

Who gave it to you?”

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admitted. “My mom made

between Lucas’ brows deepened

your mother? Doesn’t she know you’re allergic to artichoke?” Harold turned to Lucas with

faint, knowing smile tugged at the corner of his lips,

“She doesn’t know I’m allergic to artichoke because I’ve never eaten it before. If she had known, she

Harold muttered,

his throat and spoke more directly. “Belinda, you need to rest and focus on getting better now. Don’t even think about stepping foot back