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

Chapter 551:

Belinda’s face remained calm as Verena spoke, but inside, she felt as though sharp knives were slicing through her chest.

She couldn’t deny it—Verena’s words had struck a nerve.

She cared deeply about what Verena had said, because deep down, she knew it was the truth.

This was exactly why she didn’t want to get involved with Lucas anymore.

She knew that no matter what, Verena still held a place in Lucas’s heart, and that wasn’t what she wanted.

What she wanted was someone who loved her completely.

With that thought, Belinda took a deep breath, looked Verena in the eye, and gave a small nod. “Then I suppose I should congratulate you. If you could also convince Lucas to stop pestering me, I’d appreciate it.”

Verena’s expression hardened instantly.

saying that to

so smug? I’ll win Lucas back

waver. “I’ll be waiting for your

word, she turned and walked

as Belinda stepped into the corridor, Verena suddenly rushed

trembling with desperation. “I’m sorry, Dr. Wright! Lucas only left you because he heard I was hurt. He didn’t think you’d be in danger—or that you’d be assaulted by that rapist. It’s all my fault! If you want

froze, her

them, doctors and nurses stopped in their tracks,

expected this to be

Belinda to see Verena that day, and because of

clear to everyone now that

as she stared at

about to respond when a voice cut through

told you she was

through

eyes narrowed as she turned