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.

are you still in bed? That’s so unlike you!” The call was from Vincent. His voice came through

he could string a coherent answer, a soft yet irritated voice chimed in from beside

in frustration. Her eyes remained closed,

Lucas said immediately, softening his tone to comfort her. He quickly

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

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off again into slumber, her breathing settling into

Meanwhile, at a restaurant.

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

Noticing Vincent hadn’t reacted after some time, Johnson waved his hand in front of Vincent’s face with a look

from a dream, Vincent abruptly emerged from his stupor. He gazed at Johnson in disbelief and

the others at the table all looked at Vincent with

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

perception

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