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

Chapter 1393:

Darwin forced a faint smile onto his handsome face. “Really? That’s good to hear.”

Despite his words, his smile felt strained. After a brief pause, he continued, “So, why is Mr. Clark going after the Wright family?”

Belinda’s gaze dropped, her voice steady. “Lucas’ move against the Wright family is indeed related to me. But as for the exact reason… I’d rather not say.”

Darwin quickly backtracked. “I’m sorry. I shouldn’t have probed.” Though Belinda’s expression remained neutral, he sensed the topic was sensitive for her.

“It’s okay,” Belinda said, offering a breezy smile, her tone light.

As they ate, Darwin seemed to think of something. “By the way, has Zaria bothered you again?”

“No, she hasn’t. Why do

said, a hint of resignation in his voice.

he hurried to explain, “I mean, because I’m not exactly outgoing, I don’t have many friends, especially female friends. So when people see us dining or talking, they might assume I’m into you or that we’re closer than we are. I can tell Zaria is interested in me and maybe even wants to be with me. But I’m not interested

tightly, frustration and concern etched

gave a soft laugh,

won’t happen again. But you don’t need to obsess over what others think. After all, you can’t control their

know. But… I’m just scared someone

to harm you. It’s rare for me to find someone I can truly connect with. I don’t want that ruined

𝓬𝓱𝓮𝓬𝓴 𝓼𝓸𝓾𝓻𝓬𝓮 𝓪𝓽

how to respond. Minna’s actions were still vivid

won’t happen again. Please trust me on that, and I hope this doesn’t make you consider not being my

trace of pleading in