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

Chapter 1422:

Upon arrival, she parked and called Lucas from the elevator lobby. “Belinda, you’re here?” came Lucas’ voice, faintly unsteady through the speaker.

“Yes. I’m in the parking lot, but I can’t get to your floor. The elevator needs a key card. Can you come down?”

“Okay, I’m coming,” Lucas replied.

Belinda waited. Ten minutes ticked by before the elevator doors finally slid open.

Lucas stepped out slowly. His steps were slightly unsteady, and he swayed a little as he walked.

Belinda quickly walked over to steady him.

Seeing that he was alone, she frowned lightly. “Where’s Gordon?”

Lucas chuckled and hiccupped. “I sent him off. You’re here now, and that’s all I need.”

her close, arms snaking around her waist as he rested his head against her shoulder,

for a man of his size—but Lucas looked

the embrace with one arm and gently brushing her fingers

no intention of moving, she murmured, “Come on now, you’re not a kid, Lucas. Enough with the clinging.

Lucas

attempted to reason with him.

to agree when a voice called

turned to see Faye standing nearby, her eyes wide with

Uncle Lucas?”

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fine. Just a bit drunk.

alone?”

silent, but she could already guess where this

don’t I drive you two

need. I’ve got it under control. You

no problem. I can see my friends later. Come on, Belinda. I’ll drive, and you can sit in the back with Uncle Lucas. I’ll help him get