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.

exchanged knowing glances before focusing on Lucas, who sat

understand her. What happened to her was traumatic. She’s

shifted his gaze toward Johnson,

if Belinda never comes to

replied with unwavering

Whether she is ill or not, she is

another glass

a matter of distrust. She simply can’t cope with the reality right now. She’s engulfed by dread—uncertainty gnawing at her. How could she

Once the test results clear her of infection, she will be relieved.

his

that moment, Vincent, unable to suppress his thoughts any longer, said, “That sounds hopeful, but what if… the results aren’t good?” He wasn’t attempting to dampen

off guard by

she’s already retreating, avoiding Lucas. If fate is cruel and the