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.

curved his lips. “I just wanted everyone to see the woman I’m proud to call mine. I wanted them all to know that

smile that tugged at her lips, her

of the restaurant. Just then, a black Rolls-Royce stopped before

and Belinda with a

arrived in Soling a

and Lucas got inside the car, Gordon drove them to

the sofa. As he sank into the cushions, she turned toward the kitchen, intending to make him some soup to help him sober

Lucas’s arms encircled her waist, and he pulled her close, resting his

𝗳𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱

matter?” Belinda glanced down at Lucas, nestled in her embrace, her voice

his voice gravelly. “I just want to hug

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

“No,” Lucas declined.

she didn’t disentangle herself from his hold. “Come on, don’t be so