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

Chapter 780:

Eventually, the strain overtook Belinda, and she drifted into a deep sleep, her body unable to endure any longer.

True to his word, Lucas finally stopped. Carefully, he lifted Belinda and carried her to the bathroom.

His movements were uncharacteristically tender as he cleaned them both up, slipping Belinda into a bathrobe before returning her to the bed.

During all this, Belinda remained sound asleep, her exhaustion palpable.

Lucas laid her down on the bed gently, pulling her into his arms. He kissed her forehead, a small, satisfied smile tugging at his lips before he succumbed to sleep.

That night, both of them slept very peacefully.

The next morning, Lucas was stirred awake by the sharp trill of a phone ringing.

Lucas’ eyes remained closed as he reached for the mobile device resting on the nightstand and swiped to answer. “Hello…” His voice came out raspy, still heavy with sleep.

unlike you!” The call was from Vincent. His voice came through the

he could string a coherent

Her

okay, I won’t say another word. Go back to sleep,” Lucas said immediately, softening his tone to

back with slow, comforting motions, as if soothing a restless child. “Go back to sleep,” he whispered, his

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off again into slumber, her breathing settling into

Meanwhile, at a restaurant.

call had already ended, and the phone screen had reverted to its home display. Still, Vincent

hadn’t reacted after some time, Johnson waved

up from a dream, Vincent abruptly emerged from his stupor. He gazed at Johnson in disbelief and exclaimed, “Johnson, I just spoke with Lucas—he’s still asleep! And what’s

shocking revelation, the others at the table all looked at Vincent

When Bethany heard that, her expression shifted instantly from

had altered her perception of him. But today, she found herself grappling with an unsettling

a bed with another

could he have