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

Chapter 852:

“Bethany is right; this might not have anything to do with your mother. Don’t let it weigh you down.”

Belinda felt a faint tremor in her chest, her heart betraying a flicker of emotion.

But she quickly masked it with a playful glare. Crossing her arms, she shot back, “What are you doing with your hand? Have you already forgotten what you promised me?”

Lucas hesitated and then lowered his hand reluctantly, his lips quirking faintly.

“Is it too late for me to ask you to agree to one more condition?”

Belinda rolled her eyes, unimpressed.

“It’s way too late.”

sighed dramatically, shaking his head

his antics, Belinda stood and headed to the bathroom. A moment later, she returned with a toothbrush, a cup,

word, she handed them to Lucas. He took the toothbrush and began brushing his teeth

finished, Belinda helped him settle back into bed. She adjusted the blanket over him, ensuring he was comfortable. Satisfied that Lucas was resting well, she made

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to the dim light. When the scene before her came into focus,

Macie asked, her voice trembling with fear as she stared anxiously at the two men

atmosphere in the dimly lit room only heightened the fear that gripped her, and the towering figures of the men looming over her intensified her

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