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.

evenly. “You’re not a child anymore, Faye. Naturally, things can’t stay the same between us.

Did you come here

guard by the sharpness

come, but after hearing Lucas say it like that, she didn’t dare

lightly before forcing a small shake of her head. “No, of course not,” she muttered. “I just… wanted to talk about it with you. I thought you’d understand. I thought

hardened 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

face a mixture of disappointment and frustration. “Alright,” she

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were married, I behaved exactly the same way around you. Neither of you

he said calmly, “I didn’t care about Belinda. She was only my wife in name.

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