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

fluttered briefly before she averted her

she said, “I didn’t know I

artichoke? Who gave it to

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“My mom made breakfast

between Lucas’ brows

voice became sharper than intended. “What’s wrong with your mother? Doesn’t she know

the corner

artichoke because I’ve never eaten it before. If she had known,

careless,” Harold muttered, the trace of reproach in

and spoke more directly. “Belinda, you need to rest and focus on getting better now.