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.

sat up

then, Belinda’s phone on the bedside table started

and saw Faye’s name

the call, bringing the

must come out immediately! Your grandmother isn’t feeling well.” Faye’s voice carried unmistakable

worry etching deep

discomfort. You need to come downstairs and check on her.” Faye remained frustratingly vague,

up

his brow

details, just said Gwenda isn’t feeling well,” Belinda explained as she pulled

and

Faye had vanished from

down the stairs and made their

Belinda rushed to her side, her face filled with intense worry. “Grandma, what’s troubling you?

a slightly congested nose and some harmless sneezes. However, Faye became convinced I must