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.

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

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

too noisy…” Belinda muttered, her brows knitting in frustration. Her eyes remained closed, her face betraying an

softening his tone

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

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off again into slumber, her breathing settling

Meanwhile, at a restaurant.

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

spacing out?” Noticing Vincent hadn’t reacted after some time, Johnson waved his hand

stupor. He gazed at Johnson in disbelief and exclaimed, “Johnson,

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

expression shifted instantly from

altered her perception of him. But

shared a bed with another

he have