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.

already nine-thirty! Why are you still in bed? That’s so unlike you!” The call was

but before he could string a coherent answer, a soft yet

in frustration. Her eyes remained closed, her face betraying an unwillingness to be

word. Go back to sleep,” Lucas said immediately, softening his tone to comfort her. He quickly ended the call with a gentle swipe of

he stroked her back with slow, comforting motions, as if soothing a restless child. “Go

g

again into slumber, her breathing settling into a

Meanwhile, at a restaurant.

screen had reverted to its home display. Still, Vincent remained frozen

time, Johnson waved his

his stupor. He gazed at Johnson in disbelief and exclaimed, “Johnson, I just spoke with Lucas—he’s

the others at the table all looked

woman?” When Bethany heard that, her expression shifted instantly from casual interest

her perception of

shared a bed

he