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

Chapter 1376:

For a moment, silence hung between them, thick with unspoken thoughts. Then, Lucas asked, his voice low, “And… how do you feel about it?”

Belinda’s lips parted, then pressed together again, as if the words were difficult to form. But when she finally spoke, her voice was clear, resolute. “At first, when I heard Holley’s words… I was shocked. But then, I felt good.”

Her confession was soft, yet it struck deep, and she tightened her hold on him, as if anchoring herself to his presence. “It was as if the weight that had crushed my heart for so long finally crumbled to dust,” she said. “I didn’t feel sad. I felt relieved.”

The fact that she didn’t feel any pity for her parents’ predicament, but instead a sense of satisfaction, made her feel a little guilty.

Lucas felt reassured after hearing what she had said.

known the strength hidden beneath her gentle exterior. “Thank you, Lucas,” Belinda said, her lips brushing against the

she had been overwhelmed with sadness and pain. But there had been another emotion buried within her—anger. Still, no matter how furious she was, she couldn’t bring herself to take action against her parents. But Lucas had done

No matter who dares to hurt you,

sanctuary of his embrace, a sadness still settled in her heart.

apologized, over and over… Even when she said she was wrong… There

“And when I told her that I wanted to sever all

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her eyes for a moment as if trying to block out the memory. “But when Gwenda said she would disown her, Holley panicked. She begged her not to abandon her. She was terrified of losing her mother. But

what made

words had pierced him deeply. He felt for her.