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

Chapter 987

Chapter 987:

Belinda’s eyes were filled with unshed tears. “I’ll be back in twenty-eight days,” she said after clearing her throat. “Honestly, though… I hope I don’t see any of you here when I return!”

Everyone understood what Belinda meant by that. They all smiled.

By the time Belinda was exiting the elevator to the underground parking lot, she had composed herself.

The drive back home was silent; neither Belinda nor Lucas spoke.

The car stopped at Belinda’s place, and Belinda turned to Lucas. “Thank you. You should go back to work.”

There was a brief pause. Then, she added, “You don’t need to come by anymore. I’m fine, really.”

Lucas turned to stare at her, his brows furrowing. “What do you mean? Are you trying to avoid me again, Belinda?” He sounded a bit angry.

eyes. “It’s not like that at all,” she said softly. “I’m not

warning, Lucas grabbed her by the shoulders and forced her to meet his gaze. “Listen to me, Belinda. Regardless

intensified. “Do

words, her heart skipped a beat, resonating with an unexpected intensity that lingered for a

mood grew

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taking a deep breath, she declared, “Lucas, we’re

what?” Lucas replied,

tender as he looked at her. “Belinda, you

averted her gaze, her eyes briefly closing as her voice

going back now. You

response, she swiftly opened the car door and stepped out, heading straight back

closed the door behind her, her strength seemed to drain away, and she slowly collapsed to the floor. She couldn’t accept

and Danen arrived