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

Chapter 1375:

Belinda’s brow creased, and she withdrew her arm, turning to face Faye with a calm but firm expression. “Faye, everyone has personal matters they’d rather keep to themselves. These are private issues. No matter how well-meaning you are, if someone refuses to share, it’s wrong to push. It will not only make people feel uncomfortable but also make you look rude. Do you understand?”

Belinda’s words were blunt.

Faye hadn’t anticipated such a response.

Her smile faltered, and her face tightened with awkwardness.

After a long silence, she looked down and murmured, “I’m sorry, Belinda. I shouldn’t have pressed.”

Belinda offered a faint smile. “It’s fine. Just don’t do it again.”

perhaps even wounded Faye, but she couldn’t dwell on that

had already left her feeling irritated, and Faye’s relentless

she saw no reason to soften

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I’m heading out,”

all. Let’s head out together.” With that, they left the house, each slipping into their own car. Belinda soon drove off, making her

who instinctively straightened in his chair. “Why aren’t you at home catching up on sleep?” he asked, a soft note of surprise threading

a night shift, Belinda would retreat to the sanctuary of their home, surrendering herself to some

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shimmering with a mix of longing and mischief. “I missed you,” she said. “So

her hand in his, he drew her gently toward

happened?” he asked, his fingers slipping