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

Chapter 609:

Lucas, however, frowned immediately, displeasure flashing across his face. He was unhappy that Verena had brought up the matter.

Belinda let out a brief, humorless laugh. Verena wanted to have a meal with Lucas and her? She clearly had ulterior motives.

Belinda looked at Verena. “No need for that. I doubt I’d have an appetite dining with you, Miss Reed.”

Without waiting for a reply, she walked away.

Lucas followed her without a word.

Verena’s expression faltered as she watched them leave. Belinda’s quick strides betrayed her irritation. Verena’s words had struck a nerve, leaving her simmering with anger.

up in her thoughts, Belinda didn’t notice the small figure darting toward her— a

Before Belinda could react, Lucas grabbed her, pulling her into his

her cheek colliding with Lucas’s broad chest. She could hear the steady, rhythmic beat of his

her

“My son wasn’t watching where

stories are

boy. “Apologize to

boy lowered his head, his voice soft

slightly, giving the boy a kind smile. “It’s

she straightened up and

face ashen. Ryan, standing beside her, shifted uncomfortably. After a while, he said to Verena, “Let’s

out of her daze. Verena blinked, snapping out of her thoughts, and reluctantly followed him back to