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

Belinda could react, Lucas grabbed her, pulling her

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

passed before Belinda regained her composure, hastily

sorry!” The child’s mother rushed over, her voice apologetic. “My son wasn’t watching where he

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the boy. “Apologize to

boy lowered his head, his voice soft as he said, “I’m

boy a kind smile. “It’s alright. Just

straightened up and continued

away, Verena watched the scene unfold, her face ashen. Ryan, standing beside her, shifted uncomfortably. After a while,

out of her thoughts, and reluctantly followed him back to their private room. Her steps were unsteady, her