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

Chapter 1148:

Lucas chuckled, amusement flickering in his eyes. He took her hand and planted a kiss on her palm. “I swear, just a little longer.” Overwhelmed by fatigue, Belinda soon gave in to sleep.

The next morning, sunlight filtered through the curtains, casting a warm glow across the room.

Belinda stirred, blinking groggily as she became aware of the strong arms wrapped around her. She was nestled in Lucas’ embrace, dressed in fresh pyjamas. A faint soapy scent clung to her skin, telling her that he had bathed her while she slept.

Memories of the previous night flooded back. Anger flared within Belinda.

With a scowl, she reached down and pushed Lucas’ hand away from her waist.

The movement jolted Lucas awake.

Slowly his heavy-lidded eyes fluttered open, their usual sharpness dulled by sleep.

His voice, low and gravelly, carried a lazy charm. “Morning.”

the covers

noticed her bad mood, his heart

crossed his expression as he

didn’t exist, completely brushing

tell

even he himself had to admit

at the hem

finish, Belinda slapped his hand away without hesitation. Without a word, she climbed

“Belinda, I messed up, okay?

Bang!

slammed shut in his face, cutting him off

his nose—he had almost gotten hit. Even though Belinda

he could do was

Without missing a beat, she walked past

a shadow. “Belinda, I know I was wrong. Please, don’t stay mad at me,

getting dressed, she