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.

in her gaze. “Yes, we are.” Perhaps she hadn’t realized it herself, but the way her eyes

subdued. “I won’t keep you.

brief nod and continued on her way, walking past

exchange of pleasantries. But little did she know that before the night ended, she and Bethany would

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came to a halt at the corner of the hallway. Her steps faltered as

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 by the entrance, arms crossed, a smug smirk tugging at the corners of

of panic flickered in her mind, but she quickly composed

immediately narrowed her eyes at Belinda.

unfazed, and asked, “What’s

a cold look and snapped, “None of your