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

Chapter 549:

His gaze, cold and piercing, swept over the crowd.

He spoke deliberately, each word a veiled threat. “If anyone dares gossip about this, they’ll share that man’s fate!”

His demeanor softened as he turned to Belinda, holding her hand more tightly.

Belinda’s stance stiffened, her eyes revealing mixed emotions, but she continued leading Lucas away.

They left the Happer Restaurant and stopped at a nearby pharmacy.

Belinda instructed Lucas to wait outside while she bought iodine and cotton swabs.

With the supplies in hand, Belinda sat next to Lucas, soaked a cotton swab in iodine, and gently took his hand.

She noticed his knuckles were bleeding from punching the man so hard.

As she treated his wounds, Belinda’s voice remained even. “Why turn to violence? You might stop one person, but what about hundreds or thousands of people? Let them talk.

Words can’t hurt me.”

expression intense. “I just

a moment, her

shown

favorite tales are on

help but feel a bit displeased

tossed the cotton swab into the trash and said calmly,

remained seated, his

believed that despite everything, Belinda still cared for him—a realization that seemed to

felt uneasy under

abruptly.

Lucas reached out, suddenly pulling her

falling right into Lucas’

encircled her waist and lifted her

Then, he kissed her.

Belinda gasped softly.

fervor