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

Chapter 842:

“Just a thank you? Is that all?”

Belinda looked up at him, her gaze steady.

“Then what more do you want?” she asked.

A mischievous smile danced at the corners of Lucas’ lips as he leaned closer. After a pause, he replied in a low voice, “You’ll need to agree to two things.”

Belinda pressed her lips together thoughtfully and then asked with genuine curiosity, “What things?”

Lucas straightened himself with an air of seriousness and said, “First, remove all my contact details from your blacklist. Second—when I’m discharged from the hospital—allow me to continue teaching you how to swim.”

Upon hearing this, Belinda froze momentarily before instinctively exclaiming with disbelief, “That’s it?”

“two

felt almost trivial compared to

had assumed he

softly

I’d seize this chance to ask you

lashes fluttered as she blinked. She was

a fleeting moment, she had truly thought he might

reaction, Lucas realized his assumption was

a hint of helplessness before

faith in me has been restored, because deep down inside your heart, you genuinely wish to be with me. Not because you feel indebted to me

jolt of electricity; it wasn’t painful but rather awakening—the emotions it stirred

couldn’t help but feel her

at Lucas, her voice

self-assured tone, he teased, “What, did I just