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 show

her teeth in anger. “Why are you being so smug? I’ll

waver. “I’ll be waiting

she turned and walked

corridor, Verena suddenly rushed after her, grabbing her

think you’d be in danger—or that you’d be assaulted by that rapist. It’s all my fault!

her

in their tracks, staring at them in

hadn’t expected this to be what

see Verena that day, and because of

was clear to everyone now that

cold as she

respond when a voice cut through

you

through the

eyes narrowed as she turned to identify