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

Chapter 1037

Chapter 1037:

It wasn’t until well past six in the morning that exhaustion finally overcame her, and she drifted into a restless sleep.

By the time she woke up, sunlight was already streaming through the curtains. It was noon.

After freshening up and changing her clothes, Belinda headed downstairs for some food.

Just as she finished eating and was about to head upstairs, the front door suddenly opened. A tall figure stepped inside.

It was Lucas.

Just yesterday, Lucas had pestered Belinda into giving him the new code to her place.

Lucas had barely taken two steps when his sharp gaze locked onto her. The moment he saw her, his expression changed instantly.

usually composed demeanor tensed as his eyes zeroed in on the bruises

he closed the distance between them and reached out,

was low, yet laced with

reluctantly raising her hand. “I-I was sleepwalking last night,” she stammered. “I don’t know how it happened, but I ended up in

live on

swallowed hard, her voice growing

expression turned dark, his presence turning

His jaw clenched as he

happened to sleepwalk into Belinda’s room?

the meaning behind

actually

waver. “You

Why on earth would I ever attempt to strangle my own daughter? Do

to Belinda, pain etched across her face. “Belinda, do you really think I would