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.”

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

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

the embrace with one

murmured, “Come on now, you’re not a kid, Lucas. Enough with the clinging.

little longer…” Lucas mumbled,

reason with him. “How

agree when a voice called out, “Uncle

standing nearby, her eyes wide with

okay with Uncle Lucas?” Faye asked, concern etched

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a bit drunk. I came

alone?” Faye

could already guess where this was

Faye stepped closer. “Why don’t I drive

need. I’ve got it under control. You go

see my friends later. Come on, Belinda. I’ll drive, and