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

Chapter 996

Chapter 996:

Devin’s reply was firm, his voice steady. “Whether she is infected or not, my feelings for her remain unchanged.” With that, he turned and walked away.

Just as he took a step, he stopped, his voice dropping to a glacial tone. “Carmelita, if I ever hear you speak ill of Belinda again, I will not let you off easily.” Then, he left.

Carmelita’s face twisted in anger as he disappeared from sight. She seethed. How could her own brother threaten her over an outsider?

He had to be out of his mind.

That Belinda was nothing more than a cunning seductress!

Later that evening, at the Dream Club, Lucas had called Johnson and Vincent here for a drink, recounting Belinda’s bitter words to him over rounds of liquor. His voice was heavy with emotion.

he finished, the two friends exchanged knowing glances before focusing on Lucas, who sat

you need to understand her. What happened to her was traumatic. She’s overwhelmed by

toward Johnson, his tone

Belinda never comes to terms with

impossible,” Johnson replied

her. Whether she is ill or

downed another

right now. She’s engulfed by dread—uncertainty gnawing at her. How could she possibly let

time. Once the test results clear

silent, his

hopeful, but what if… the results aren’t good?” He wasn’t attempting to dampen their spirits, but

off guard by

now, it’s just a suspicion, and she’s already retreating, avoiding Lucas. If fate is cruel and the results confirm the worst… Will she