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.

moment, she chose

treat the situation as if

to a life where Lucas’ presence no

mindset,

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and neither Belinda nor

was engrossed in his work, while

remained

door to the hospital

Lucas and Belinda turned their heads

seated in a

Lucas saw them,

was about to speak when he caught sight of Lucas on the

and Verena’s

voice trembling, asked,

own question, “Why are you two

to an allergy, so we thought we’d visit,”