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

graceful motion, Lucas glided through the water, demonstrating

extended his hand with an encouraging look. “Come

quick motivational talk under her breath before finally placing

how a frog swims, don’t you?” Lucas asked, his tone light. “Hold onto my arms and then kick your legs like a

beneath her, her entire

her gasping. With a startled cry, she instinctively

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 in a rhythmic

heart hammering

believed that sheer willpower would see her through, that determination alone could help her conquer her fear of water. But now, faced with the reality, she

steadied her breath and prepared to speak, Belinda suddenly felt something solid

her to piece together what it