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

Chapter 808:

“Come on down, Belinda,” Lucas said as he swam toward her.

Belinda took a deep breath and slowly dipped her feet into the pool. She then sank deeper until the water reached her chest. Her heart began to race with fear.

Just then, a large hand suddenly engulfed hers. “Don’t be afraid. I’m here,” Lucas said.

For reasons Belinda couldn’t quite comprehend, hearing Lucas’ calm voice and feeling the steady warmth radiating from his body seemed to ease the tension within her.

Without realizing it, she tightened her grasp on Lucas’ hand, seeking comfort in his steady hold.

When Lucas noticed her quiet reliance, his lips curved into a smile.

Gently guiding her toward the pool’s edge, he said to Belinda, “Let me teach you a few basic techniques first. Watch me carefully.”

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an encouraging look. “Come on, Belinda. Try to replicate what I just showed

deeply, summoning her courage. She whispered a quick motivational talk under her

asked, his tone light. “Hold onto my arms and then kick your legs like a

instructed. Yet the moment her feet left the solid ground beneath her, her entire body sank like a stone, plunging her into a sudden and overwhelming

wave of fear crashed over her, sharp and suffocating, leaving her gasping. With a startled cry, she instinctively latched onto Lucas, her

against her panic. He pulled her up effortlessly, wrapping her securely in his arms. His hand

him tightly, her heart hammering against her

her conquer her fear of water. But now, faced with the reality, she realized just how deep-rooted her

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didn’t take long for her to