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

Chapter 524:

Lucas shook his head gently. “Carola, this was Lyle’s idea, not mine.

I’m merely taking his advice. Besides…”

He paused for a moment, his voice lowering to a measured tone. “Isn’t your daughter known for her dramatics? I thought she might appreciate the spotlight.”

Carola’s face changed.

She was caught off guard by Lucas’s words.

She quickly said, “Lucas, this issue—”

“Carola,” Lucas interjected, his impatience thinly veiled. “I have been quite lenient out of respect for you. Otherwise, I would have asked Kylee to apologize to Belinda and slap herself in front of the entire hospital staff.”

Struggling for words, Carola fell silent.

eventually stopped himself, knowing his objections would not change

not to do that, I won’t force her. I pride myself

Lucas paused for a

for what he would

stay silent for

yesterday might just play on a loop over the hospital’s

of

the Grand Plains General

and…” Lucas continued, “to keep Belinda from being upset by your presence, it seems you will need to

casual, yet the threat

tightening around her throat, making

quickly welled up in her eyes as she

situation, conceding was her

gave Kylee a brief glance, his lips

said, “Remember, when you apologize, make sure it’s

then placed his coffee cup down with a gentle clink, stood up,