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.

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

respond, but before he could string a coherent

Her eyes remained

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

her back with slow, comforting motions, as if soothing a

g Ɐ

drifted off again into slumber, her breathing settling into a peaceful

Meanwhile, at a restaurant.

call had already ended, and the phone screen had reverted

after some time, Johnson

He gazed at Johnson in disbelief and

others at the table all looked at

shifted instantly from casual

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

actually shared a bed with another

he have done