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

Chapter 918:

Belinda hurriedly collected her belongings and returned to Lucas’ vehicle.

Neither of them spoke on the way to Belinda’s place.

Upon arriving, Lucas strode directly into the kitchen without hesitation. A short while later, he returned to the living room holding an ice pack and a towel.

With deft hands, he wrapped the ice pack in the towel and positioned one hand behind Belinda’s head while gently applying the cold compress to her swollen forehead with the other.

Belinda flinched at the sudden chill and let out a soft hiss of discomfort.

“Does it hurt?” Lucas asked, his brow furrowing with genuine concern.

“It’s not painful—just a bit chilly,” Belinda replied.

“Just bear with it for a while,” Lucas said softly.

instinctively reached for

can hold

“Don’t move,” Lucas said.

froze in

remained grim. Belinda glanced at him, her

without question. He knew that Belinda wasn’t someone who was easy to mess with. She would always retaliate on the spot. Yet still,

stories

pack treatment concluded, Lucas set it aside and inspected Belinda’s forehead closely. The swelling had diminished considerably; however, the bump still lingered—a sight that tightened

together as a flicker of sympathy crossed his eyes

about to speak again, she felt an unexpected warmth on

hard, her

she began, her voice uncertain, but before she could form another word, Lucas cut her

you hungry?” His voice was composed, as

something for