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.”

waist as he rested his head against her shoulder, nuzzling into the crook

was awkward—especially for a man of his size—but Lucas looked perfectly

sigh, returning the embrace with one arm and gently brushing her fingers

he had no intention of moving, she murmured, “Come on now, you’re

little longer…” Lucas mumbled,

with him. “How about we

when a voice called out, “Uncle Lucas?

standing nearby, her eyes wide with

Uncle Lucas?” Faye asked,

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replied calmly, “He’s fine. Just a bit drunk. I came here to take him

alone?” Faye

silent, but she could already guess

“Why don’t I

got it under

later. Come on, Belinda. I’ll drive, and you can sit in the back with Uncle Lucas. I’ll help him