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

heart raced as Lucas paused for

she watched him, bracing for what he would

stay

from yesterday might just play on a loop over

complexion drained of color in an

working at the Grand

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

yet the

was tightening around her throat, making it hard to

as she stammered

situation, conceding was her

brief glance, his lips twisting into

when you

cup down with a gentle clink, stood up, and