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.

friends exchanged knowing glances before focusing on

you need to understand her. What happened to her was traumatic. She’s overwhelmed by the situation. She just needs time to

shifted his gaze toward Johnson, his tone

never comes

Johnson replied with unwavering

laid everything bare to her. Whether she is ill or not, she is the only one I want! Why can’t she believe me? Am I really

another glass of

gentle earnestness. “It’s not a matter of distrust. She simply can’t cope with the reality right now. She’s engulfed by dread—uncertainty gnawing at

out, gently patting Lucas on the shoulder in a gesture of consolation. “Give her some more time. Once the test results clear her of infection, she will be

remained silent, his

sounds hopeful, but what if… the results aren’t good?”

hesitated, caught off guard by the

already retreating, avoiding Lucas. If fate is cruel and the results confirm the worst… Will she