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?”

anticipated that Lucas’ “two things” would be

trivial compared to what she had

had assumed he would

softly

seize this chance to ask

thick lashes fluttered as she blinked. She was

fleeting moment, she had truly thought he might make

Lucas realized his assumption

of helplessness

want you to choose to start over with me because your faith in me has been restored, because deep down inside your heart, you genuinely wish to be with me. Not because you

Belinda’s heart like a jolt of electricity; it wasn’t painful but rather awakening—the emotions it stirred lingered, refusing to

but feel her heart

stared at Lucas,

couldn’t resist smiling. In a playful, self-assured tone, he teased, “What, did I just sweep you off your feet? Are you ready to