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?”

her head. “No, she hasn’t. Why do you

a relief,” Darwin said, a hint of resignation in his voice. “I

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

brows knitted tightly, frustration and

soft laugh, understanding his

something like what happened with Minna 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 might hurt

could reply, he continued, “We’re friends. I don’t want anyone to harm you. It’s rare for me to find someone I can truly connect with. I don’t want

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Minna’s actions were still vivid in

on that, and I

a trace of pleading