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.”

carrying a

glided through the water, demonstrating the strokes

an encouraging look. “Come on, Belinda. Try to replicate

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

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

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

gasping. With a startled cry, she

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 in a rhythmic gesture of

to him tightly, her heart hammering against her

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

speak, Belinda

long for her