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

Chapter 1425:

Belinda gave a soft laugh at the offer. “No need, Faye. It’s late, and your friends are probably waiting for you. You can leave now.”

“It’s no big deal,” Faye said casually. “You should go take a shower.”

Belinda paused, then replied with a slight smile, “Not now. I’ll wait until Lucas is a bit more sober. Then we’ll shower together.”

Faye’s face froze, her eyes widening in disbelief. “You… You’re going to shower together?”

“That’s right!” Belinda said with a grin, though a trace of shyness flickered across her face.

Faye, caught off guard by Belinda’s shy demeanor, felt a knot in her chest and struggled to find words.

After a brief pause, she forced a smile. “Okay, I’ll leave you two alone then. I’m leaving now.”

today, Faye,” Belinda replied, her smile warm. “Want to take my

just catch a cab outside. Otherwise,

then,” Belinda said with a nod,

Faye turned to leave, Belinda’s smile

he was, he could barely stand, let alone bathe. Her words earlier

on it, but her

earlier, when Faye had tried to wipe Lucas’ sweat while Belinda had been in the kitchen, felt

her uncle, dabbing his forehead seemed far too familiar a gesture for

𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀

aside, Belinda stepped into the bathroom, filled a basin with warm

he was cleaned up, she took a quick

she slipped into bed, Lucas was already deep in sleep, his face

affection washed over her, and she leaned down to press a soft kiss to his forehead before settling beside him, drifting off as exhaustion

next morning, thanks to the warm water from the night before, Lucas woke feeling slightly off but spared from a splitting