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

Chapter 439:

Lucas’ expression was stern, his voice unfriendly. “My father ordered me to stay here with you today; otherwise, I wouldn’t be allowed back home.”

He looked at Belinda and continued, “Let’s just act as if I weren’t even here. Don’t overthink this. I’m only here because my father asked me to be here.” His tone was sharp, lacking any warmth.

After speaking, he picked up the documents and started to go through them.

Indeed, it was Harold’s insistence that brought him here.

Yet, he could have refused Harold.

He could have stood his ground.

He was unsure why he had agreed to stay with Belinda.

This was a question he consciously avoided answering.

Belinda bit her lip, unable to articulate her emotions.

she chose silence

resolved to treat the situation as if

knew she needed to adjust to a life where Lucas’ presence no

mindset,

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and neither Belinda nor

work, while Belinda read something on her

atmosphere remained relatively

door to the hospital room

Belinda turned

who was seated in a wheelchair, into

and Lucas saw them,

entered, Ryan was about to speak when he caught sight of

and Verena’s expressions

trembling, asked, “Lucas, why

own question, “Why

was hospitalized due to an allergy, so we thought we’d visit,” Ryan explained, regaining