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.

irritation, he sat up and

phone on the bedside

and saw Faye’s name illuminated on the

call, bringing the

Your grandmother isn’t feeling well.” Faye’s voice carried unmistakable urgency and

expression changed instantly, worry etching deep

need to come downstairs and check on her.” Faye

up and

Lucas asked, his brow creasing with genuine

isn’t feeling

quickly and burst out

Faye had vanished from outside their

down the stairs and made their way

Gwenda seated comfortably on the sofa, Belinda rushed to her side, her face filled with intense

weathered hand and grasped Belinda’s fingers, immediately offering reassurance. “I’m perfectly fine, dear, just experiencing a slightly congested nose and some harmless