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

Chapter 1365:

Baker shot her a glare full of contempt. “You idiot! You think it’s just that?”

Holley fell silent, her lips pressed together in frustration, a tinge of hurt in her eyes.

That evening, Lucas returned home.

The moment Belinda saw him walk through the door, her eyes reddened instantly.

Without a word, she rushed into his arms, burying herself in his embrace.

Lucas’ heart twisted at the sight of her looking so vulnerable.

He wrapped his arms tightly around her and kissed the top of her head. Still silent, he gently picked her up and carried her upstairs into their bedroom.

He settled onto the sofa, cradling her in his lap with one arm securely around her waist.

voice, low and husky, cut through the quiet. “You don’t have to be strong

been bottling up, the quiet strength she had forced herself to maintain all day. That was why earlier

his shoulder, and the tears she had been holding back finally

told herself, again and again, that her parents weren’t worth her pain, that they

to stay composed all day

saw Lucas, she couldn’t hold back

forced calm shattered

arm around Belinda’s waist, his other hand

the side of his neck,

his eyes, a cold and vengeful light

She sat up

tenderly wiped the tears

Belinda sniffled.

be the last time I cry for them,” she said, her voice steady

gentle eyes, nodding. “Alright. As far as we’re concerned, your parents are dead. From now

her eyes clearing, her gaze tinged with