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.”

her voice carrying a mix of apprehension and

Lucas glided through the water, demonstrating the strokes with

extended his hand with an encouraging look. “Come on, Belinda. Try

whispered a quick motivational talk under her breath before finally

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

ground beneath her, her entire body sank like a stone, plunging her into a sudden and overwhelming

of fear crashed over her, sharp and suffocating, leaving her gasping. With

hey, 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 in a rhythmic gesture of comfort. “Don’t be afraid. I’m right

heart hammering against her ribs like a

help her conquer her fear of water. But now, faced with

prepared to speak,

her to piece together what it