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

Chapter 1193:

Devin nodded. “Yeah, Carmelita recommended this place, so she brought me here to try the food.”

After a brief pause, as if compelled by instinct, he added, “Her friend Eliana is here, too.”

Hearing the name, Belinda was momentarily confused. It took her a moment to remember who Eliana was. Carmelita had mentioned her before, describing her as someone she considered an ideal match for Devin. Belinda quickly smiled. “Oh, that’s nice.”

A dull ache settled in Devin’s chest. He scoffed bitterly at himself. What had he been expecting? Of course, Belinda wouldn’t care if he was having dinner with another woman.

Taking a deep breath, Devin was about to speak when something caught his eye—faint red marks on Belinda’s neck. Since Belinda had removed her coat after entering the restaurant, the round neckline of her T-shirt left them completely exposed. The moment he saw them, he felt as if a sharp blade had pierced his heart.

“You and Lucas… You’re happy together, aren’t you?” Devin’s smile was forced, the words heavy on his tongue.

way her eyes lit up at the mention of Lucas

voice subdued. “I won’t keep you. I was actually on my way

a brief nod and continued on her way, walking past him without

more than an exchange of pleasantries. But little did she know that before the night ended, she and Bethany would find themselves caught up in

𝙮𝙤𝙪’𝙧𝙚

Belinda and Bethany were about to head toward the lobby to settle the bill, Belinda suddenly came to a halt at the corner of the hallway. Her steps faltered

there was a series of muffled thuds. It sounded as though someone was desperately trying to escape, but the door wouldn’t budge. Carmelita stood idly

not far away, her smile faltered for a fleeting moment. A brief wave of panic flickered

narrowed her eyes at Belinda. “What are you

walked over to her, unfazed, and asked, “What’s all that

and snapped, “None of your