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

Chapter 504:

But Verena stayed silent, not answering the question. Ryan hesitated, wanting to say something, but eventually stopped himself. After a while, he turned to Lucas with a sigh. “I’ll leave you two to talk.” He then left, the soft click of the door marking his exit.

Verena managed a faint smile, directed at Lucas. “Lucas, thank you for being here—especially so late. I’m sorry for the trouble I’ve caused you,” she said.

Lucas didn’t respond immediately, his calm, penetrating gaze holding hers. It seemed as if he could see right through her thoughts. Overwhelmed, Verena looked away, unable to bear the weight of Lucas’ gaze.

After a heavy silence, Lucas finally spoke, his tone gentle but firm. “Please. Don’t ever do this again.”

At his words, Verena’s eyes brimmed with tears. “I don’t want to do something like this, Lucas,” she replied, her voice trembling, her sobs caught in her throat. “But when you told me you loved Belinda and that you couldn’t marry me… It felt like my entire world was falling apart.”

unyielding. “I’m sorry, once again, for everything.” After a brief pause, he added, “Still, Verena, ending your life won’t change the

etched with disbelief and profound anguish. She had never expected such harshness from Lucas. Yet, Lucas

felt like a dream became a duty—a path I followed out of obligation, not desire. But Belinda awakened something in me I didn’t realize was missing. When I realized I had

daggers, devastating her

reads at g αℓ ησ ν𝒆

what about me? Have you even considered my feelings?” Her voice cracked

you, but matters of the heart can’t be forced,” Lucas said, his

a brief pause, he continued, “From now on, we can remain friends, but that’s all. Take care of

turned and walked

in her voice. But Lucas