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.

nodded and instinctively reached

hold it

“Don’t move,” Lucas said.

words, Belinda instantly froze in place, feeling the weight

word, his expression remained grim. Belinda glanced at him, her eyes flashing briefly as she said, “That person was hurt

that Belinda wasn’t someone who was easy to mess with. She would always retaliate on the spot. Yet still, anger bubbled

stories on

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

as a flicker of sympathy crossed his eyes for what

about to speak again, she felt an unexpected warmth

swallowed hard,

she began, her voice uncertain, but before she could form

you hungry?” His voice was composed, as if the intimate moment had

something