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

Chapter 821:

“You really just abandoned Verena there?”

Hearing Belinda’s words, Lucas turned sharply to face her, his expression as serious as his tone.

“Belinda, it’s not just when you’re around that I act cold toward her. From the moment she drugged me, any sympathy I had left for her vanished completely.”

His jaw tightened as he added, “I’ve said it before, she’s nothing more than a stranger to me now.”

Belinda felt the weight of his words, and she was moved.

She wouldn’t admit it aloud, but a part of her secretly savored the satisfaction of hearing him say that.

On the surface, though, she kept her composure, and her response was simple.

“I see,” she muttered, her tone unreadable.

the car and drove

the blink of an

afternoon, Belinda had just finished her

glanced at the screen and

out a small sigh, she answered

“Hello?”

reads are at

Holley’s cheerful voice

that cake from the bakery near your hospital. Could you grab me a

Holley added hesitantly, “But, uh,

Belinda didn’t hesitate.

after my shift and bring it to

Holley chuckled warmly.

“Thanks, my dear daughter.”

a flicker of disgust at