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.

reached the house’s entrance, Belinda

“Wait here.”

and went inside, leaving Lucas

she returned with a chilled bottle

froze as Belinda handed the water to

That was it?

going

didn’t eat much for dinner. I’m feeling a bit hungry. Do

Belinda’s expression darkened.

exactly what Lucas was

she shot him a glare. “You should go home

she slammed the door

there in stunned silence, Lucas touched his nose,

with no choice, he turned

The next morning,

the passenger seat of Carola’s car, staring blankly out the window. Carola had dragged her along to the blood