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

Chapter 1609:

But the knocking came again—louder, more insistent. It echoed like a maddening rhythm neither of them could escape. Lucas remained frozen, unable to move.

Belinda exhaled and nudged his chest lightly. “Maybe it’s important.”

He didn’t answer. His brow furrowed, a vein pulsing with quiet frustration.

After a few seconds, he rolled onto his back and stared at the ceiling.

The knocks continued, relentless.

Belinda gave his leg a light kick. “Put your clothes on and go open the door. This is getting annoying.”

Lucas’s scowl deepened by the second. He looked like he wanted to punch the wall.

he sat up and began to

phone on

phone and saw Faye’s name illuminated on the

the call, bringing the device to her ear.

out immediately! Your grandmother isn’t feeling well.”

instantly, worry etching deep lines across her features.

downstairs and check on her.” Faye remained frustratingly vague, which only intensified Belinda’s

immediately hung up and started

his brow creasing

feeling well,” Belinda explained as she pulled on

got dressed quickly and burst out

this time, Faye had

stairs and made their way to

spotting Gwenda seated comfortably on the sofa, Belinda rushed to her side, her face filled with intense worry. “Grandma, what’s troubling you? Are you

immediately offering reassurance. “I’m perfectly fine, dear, just experiencing a slightly congested nose and some harmless sneezes. However, Faye became convinced I must be developing a cold. She insisted on summoning you. I tried to dissuade her, but she