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

Chapter 1439:

“Certainly not,” Lucas answered instantly. “Belinda is.”

Faye paused, then sighed dramatically. “I meant except her, of course.”

Her question only deepened Lucas’ confusion. “Faye, what are you getting at?”

Faye took a deep breath, then spoke up. “It’s Mr. James and Belinda,” she admitted. “They both told me to be more mindful of boundaries. That I shouldn’t be so close to you anymore.”

Her voice betrayed a quiet complaint as she continued, “But I don’t get it. You’re my uncle. We’re family! Why can’t we be close like before? It doesn’t make any sense.”

Lucas’s eyes flickered slightly as he listened to her words.

replied evenly. “You’re not a child anymore, Faye. Naturally, things can’t stay the same between us. And since Belinda and Vincent have pointed this out to you, instead of

gaze sharpened, eyes narrowing with a warning edge. “What? Did you come here to complain to me about

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that was exactly why she had come, but after hearing Lucas say it like that, she didn’t dare admit

head. “No, of course not,” she muttered. “I just… wanted to talk about it

further as he replied firmly, “Faye, you’re a grown woman now. These are things you should already be aware of without needing someone else to point them out for you. After that night at the Nostalgia Lounge, I wanted to have this conversation with you, but the timing never felt right. Since you’ve brought it up now, let me be very clear: you need to be

head, her face a mixture of disappointment

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don’t understand. Back when you and Belinda were married, I

didn’t care about Belinda. She was only my wife in name. Nothing

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