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

Chapter 1340:

The tires screeched as Lucas abruptly slammed on the brakes, jolting the car to a sudden stop.

The force of the halt hurled Faye forward before her seatbelt snapped her back. She winced in pain from the sudden motion.

Lucas turned to her with a serious expression, his brows drawn tight and his eyes stern. “Don’t you ever say something like that again. Not even as a joke. And especially not in front of Belinda.”

Faye blinked, caught off guard by the gravity in his tone.

Her teasing demeanor faltered, and her lips curled into a subtle pout. “Okay, okay, I hear you. Don’t be mad; I was just joking. I mean, I used to say things like that all the time when I was little, and you never got mad before.”

There was a faint trace of grievance in her voice now.

Lucas’ voice dropped lower. “That was different. Back then, you were just a kid, saying silly things no one took seriously. But you’re not a child anymore, Faye. If you say something like that now, how will people think of our Clark family?”

before mumbling, “Fine, fine… I get it. It’s because you’re in a relationship now, right? I can’t

shouldn’t say that kind of thing in any situation, regardless of who’s around.” There was no mistaking the warning laced in

quickly, nodding in earnest. Only then did Lucas, still wearing a stern

accompanied Kenia back

gently into an

Belinda replied. “Why

particular,” Kenia said lightly, though her

she asked, “You two close

sister got married and moved to Soling years ago, so her family mostly stayed there. And Faye was studying in Chixdon for college, so we barely crossed paths. We never had many opportunities to interact.” Then, with a reflective look, she added softly, “But she has always been polite with me. She never treated me like

nodded, seemingly lost

at her with a confused expression. “Grandma, what’s wrong? Is there something

specific… I just don’t have the best feeling

complicated expression flashed across

couldn’t deny it—deep down, she felt