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

Chapter 1038

Chapter 1038:

Lucas’ expression turned even colder. His voice dropped to a warning. “Don’t make me say that again.”

His sharp eyes locked onto hers, his tone laced with an unspoken threat. “Or would you rather I throw you out myself?”

Holley’s face went pale. She turned to Belinda. “Belinda, what do you want me to do?”

Belinda hesitated, then finally spoke. “You can go home. I’m fine here.”

Holley’s brows drew together, her sorrow deepening. “Even you…” Her voice wavered. “Fine. If you won’t believe me, then what more is there for me to say? I’ll go, alright? I’ll leave!”

By the time the last words left her lips, her voice was thick with suppressed sobs.

With that, she turned and hurried upstairs.

Lucas didn’t spare Holley another glance. He took Belinda’s hand and guided her back to her room.

gently touching her neck, his face full of concern. “Does it still hurt?” His touch was light, as if he were handling something fragile and

head. “It doesn’t

still lingered. She just didn’t want

“What exactly happened last night? Tell

hesitated, then slowly

Lɒtєѕτ чhɒρτєrѕ ιn gɑl?οvєlѕ.сo?

Lucas’ expression darkened, a storm brewing beneath

flickering with restrained fury. After a pause, Belinda asked, “Do you remember I told you about

be honest, I don’t know if she was really

when she was strangling me, her grip was so strong.

further, his fury

he pulled Belinda

knew how hard this must be for

mother had nearly

okay,” Belinda murmured in his