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

Chapter 1262:

“So this is the woman you’re dating! You two truly look perfect for each other.”

“She’s already here—why not invite her to join us for a bit of conversation?”

Lucas declined with a polite but firm smile, saying, “Thank you, but we’ll be heading out now. Please, continue enjoying yourselves without us.”

Seeing his firm stance, no one insisted.

Lucas had evidently had more than a few drinks; his steps were slightly unsteady.

Noticing this, Belinda quickly moved to support him.

Once outside the room, she gave him a side glance. “Why did you insist on me going inside?” she asked.

wrapped his arm around her waist, pulling her close. A satisfied grin curved his lips. “I just wanted everyone to see the woman I’m proud to call mine. I wanted them all to know that you belong

that tugged

saying another word, she helped Lucas out of the restaurant. Just then, a black Rolls-Royce stopped

Lucas and Belinda with

in Soling

got inside the car, Gordon drove them to Lucas’s place in

helped Lucas to the sofa. As he sank into the cushions, she turned toward the kitchen, intending to make him

her waist, and he pulled her close,

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nestled

voice gravelly. “I just want to hug

a hand, playfully tousling his hair, her words tender. “How about we cuddle later? Let me make you some soup first to help you

“No,” Lucas declined.

disentangle herself from his hold. “Come