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

Chapter 536:

After a moment, she curled her lips slightly and said, “At first, I blamed you. But I don’t blame you anymore. This isn’t your fault. It was my choice to walk there after leaving the restaurant, and I recklessly wandered into a secluded, unmonitored area. That’s how I was targeted. That is on me.”

Lucas felt even more distressed when he heard that.

He said, “If I hadn’t left you at that time, you wouldn’t have been upset and gone for that walk.” His voice was thick with self-reproach.

Belinda laughed lightly, a touch of self-mockery in her tone. “You’ve left me behind more than once. I should have been used to it.”

She looked at him, her expression serious, her voice calm. “Lucas, I don’t want to have anything more to do with you. We’re divorced. It’s over. Can’t we just move on?” A hint of pleading laced her words.

Sensing her exhaustion and resignation, Lucas felt a surge of panic, as if something precious was slipping through his fingers.

His throat tightened.

He reached out and put his hand on her shoulder, his gaze intense. “No. I don’t want us to move on and go our separate ways. I want to be a part of your life.”

be in my

Belinda’s expression didn’t change.

mind wander with

was so

lips parting slightly.

struck Lucas

His breath hitched.

solemn. “No. I can’t. I know the incident has caused you so much pain, and now, it’s

moment, softening his voice. “But I’ll fix this. Believe me; I’ll take care of everything for you.

her long

to remain

Lucas’ heart ached.

your office and eat. I’ll leave now. Don’t worry. I’ll

in and placed a fleeting kiss on

he turned