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

Chapter 871:

Lucas’ smile grew faintly mischievous, and he offered a half-hearted apology.

“Sorry.”

Belinda didn’t respond. She turned on her heel and headed toward the bathroom.

As Lucas watched her retreating figure, the playful grin slipped from his face. His features grew serious, his brows furrowing in quiet contemplation. There was something he hadn’t told her, something that weighed heavily on his mind.

He couldn’t shake the suspicion that the hormone medication Belinda had accidentally taken as a child might somehow have something to do with Holley. But for now, he decided it was best not to tell Belinda about this.

That night, Belinda lay quietly on the bed beside Lucas’ hospital bed. Sleep eluded her as her thoughts churned. But she remained perfectly still, not wanting to disturb Lucas’ rest with her movement.

of Lucas’ breathing. Suddenly, the quiet was interrupted by a soft rustling sound. Belinda froze, her senses

moment Belinda heard movement from Lucas’ bed, she sprang out of bed,

down to help Lucas sit up. But before she could steady him fully, Lucas tugged her closer with a firm

imagination begins

Belinda exclaimed, startled. Her hand instinctively landed on his shoulder for balance, her

what are you doing?

Lucas interjected, “Sleep in my bed with

aback

into hers, his eyes

I will sleep

pupils narrowing in shock. She stared at Lucas, her lips parting as if to

casual raise of his

make you?” he teased, already