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.

was saying

“Why are you being so smug? I’ll win Lucas back soon! Just wait and

smirk didn’t waver. “I’ll be waiting for your good

word, she

stepped into the corridor, Verena

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 to hit me, go ahead!

froze, her face

them, doctors and nurses stopped in

this to be what

Verena that day, and

everyone now that

cold as

when a voice cut through the

you she was

sliced through the tension

eyes narrowed as she turned to identify