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.

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

she had forced herself to maintain all day. That was why earlier that day, he had asked Johnson and Bethany to come over, hoping their

She leaned against his shoulder, and the tears she had been holding back finally began to

had told herself, again and again, that her parents weren’t worth her pain, that they didn’t deserve even a single

fought to stay composed

moment she saw Lucas, she couldn’t hold

forced calm shattered

around Belinda’s waist, his other hand

tears soaked the side of his neck, his

within his eyes, a cold and vengeful light sparked

Belinda’s sobs faded. She sat up slowly,

tenderly

Belinda sniffled.

cry for them,” she said, her voice steady and

nodding. “Alright. As far as we’re concerned, your parents are

clearing, her gaze tinged with new