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.”

to be in

Belinda’s expression didn’t change.

your mind wander

so tired

slightly. “Lucas, can you just let me

Lucas

His breath hitched.

her, his expression solemn. “No. I can’t. I know the incident has caused

I’ll fix this. Believe me;

long lashes veiling the emotions

to remain

Lucas’ heart ached.

said, “Alright, go back to your office and eat. I’ll leave

leaned in and placed

he turned and