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

Chapter 1406:

“Thank you, darling.” Lucas entwined their fingers together and pressed a gentle kiss to the back of her hand.

Belinda huffed and gave him a playful glare as she retrieved her hand. “The light has turned green. Let’s go.”

Lucas was still smiling as he turned his attention back to the road and stepped on the accelerator.

Inside Vincent’s car.

“Thank God you’re here, Vincent. Otherwise, I would have no choice but to go home all by myself,” Faye said in a pitiful tone. “Uncle Lucas always puts Belinda first. He doesn’t care about me anymore. I’m really feeling neglected!”

Vincent couldn’t help but frown at her words. “Faye, you’re over twenty years old now, no longer a child. It’s not proper for you to maintain the same level of intimacy you shared with Lucas when you were younger.”

you mean? He’s my uncle. So I’m not even

will always be your uncle, of course, but you’re both adults now. Do you honestly see nothing wrong with the way you were acting around him? Besides, you said it yourself—Lucas has Belinda now. How do you think she feels about your behavior toward her

and I have always been!” Faye retorted defensively. “Belinda has seen us being close a few times, and she has never

to point it out

but it was clear from her sullen expression that she was upset. She stewed for a moment, then, as if she couldn’t help herself, said, “I didn’t have to worry about such things back when

you really still don’t get what I’m trying to say, do you?” Vincent’s tone held a

for

incoming lecture, Faye cut him off before he could continue, saying, “Alright, alright, I get it! I’ll be more careful in the

with a long, skeptical stare, then looked away with a sigh. “I hope

but choosing not

The following day.