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 Lucas weren’t even

to a life where Lucas’ presence no longer

this mindset, Belinda

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passed slowly, and neither Belinda nor Lucas

engrossed in his work, while Belinda read something on

atmosphere remained relatively

to the hospital room burst

and Belinda turned their heads towards the

seated in

and Lucas saw them, both furrowed their

and Verena entered, Ryan was about to speak when he

and Verena’s

asked, “Lucas, why

his own question, “Why are you

Ms. Wright was hospitalized due to an