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.”

replied softly, her voice carrying a mix of apprehension and

Lucas glided through the water, demonstrating the strokes

short while, he swam back to Belinda and extended his hand with an encouraging look. “Come on, Belinda. Try to replicate what I just showed you. I’ll

courage. She whispered a quick motivational talk under her breath before finally placing her hand

tone light. “Hold onto my arms and then kick

as instructed. Yet the moment her feet left the solid ground beneath her, her entire body sank like a stone, plunging her

and suffocating, leaving her gasping. With a startled cry, she instinctively latched onto Lucas, her nails

it’s okay,” Lucas said gently, his voice a soothing balm against her panic. He pulled her up effortlessly, wrapping her securely in his arms. His hand moved to her back, patting it lightly

to him tightly, her heart hammering against

had truly believed that sheer willpower would see her through, that determination alone could help her conquer her fear of water. But

as she steadied her breath and prepared to speak, Belinda

long for her to piece