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

Chapter 647:

“Thank goodness you’re safe,” he said to Belinda, his voice carrying a trace of fear he couldn’t entirely mask.

Belinda lowered her gaze and nodded lightly. Without meeting his eyes, she said softly, “I’m heading inside now. You should leave.”

She turned to go, but Lucas’ voice stopped her.

“Wait.”

Belinda turned to look at him. “Do you want to say anything else?”

Lucas hesitated for a moment and then spoke. “I came in a hurry and forgot to bring anything to drink. Could I trouble you for a glass of water?”

Belinda’s lips tightened as she stared at him. For several seconds, she didn’t say anything. Then, she said, “Follow me.” She turned and walked toward the house.

Lucas’ lips curved into a faint smile as he trailed after her.

soon as they reached the

“Wait here.”

and went

minutes later, she returned with a chilled bottle

handed the

That was it?

even going to invite

approach. “I didn’t eat much for dinner. I’m feeling a bit hungry. Do you have any food at home? Anything

Belinda’s expression darkened.

what Lucas

her eyes, she shot him a glare. “You should go home and eat on your

could respond, she

silence, Lucas touched his nose, feeling a bit

with no choice,

The next morning,

car, staring blankly out the window. Carola had dragged