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

Chapter 485:

Belinda’s face remained impassive, though it briefly stiffened. She raised her eyes to Lucas, shock etched across her features. She struggled to respond, “Lucas! Are you hearing yourself now? What nonsense are you spouting?”

But Lucas remained undisturbed, his gaze unwavering as he looked at her. “I am serious. I know my feelings and understand what I’m saying,” he said.

With that, he gently placed his hand on her shoulder, his expression earnest, his tone emphasizing each word. “Belinda, I have feelings for you.”

Belinda’s reaction was immediate. Her pupils dilated in an instant, and she quickly averted her eyes, her long lashes veiling the emotions flickering within them. Her breathing quickened. Despite herself, her heart fluttered wildly at Lucas’ declaration.

The unexpected confession left her stunned. She half-joked to herself that Lucas might be delirious or feverish to have declared such feelings.

locked, and Belinda’s heart skipped a beat. In the depths of Lucas’ eyes, she saw her own reflection staring back

inhaled deeply, her lips pressed together momentarily

by her measured demeanor.

gaze once more. “What response were you expecting, Mr. Clark? Did you imagine I

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a moment. He hadn’t anticipated this reaction, though he had hoped for some enthusiasm

done, Mr. Clark? May I leave now?” Without waiting for

his expression a

on the steering wheel. She composed herself, started the engine, and drove

Mollie informed her about the Wagner family’s attempt to apologize. “They came here to apologize,

remorseful, Mollie added, “I’m sorry, Belinda. This matter is