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

Chapter 1625:

“I’m fine, Mom. Don’t worry,” Faye said quickly, trying to soothe her.

Georgie’s tone shifted to frustration. “What were you thinking, going to a bar alone to drink? What happened? Did someone upset you? Was it Lucas?”

“No, no one upset me,” Faye…

replied. “Uncle Lucas and Belinda have both been great to me. I’m okay, really. I just… felt like having a drink, that’s all. Please don’t make it a big deal.”

Georgie exhaled heavily, her voice turning cold. “Tell Lucas to call me the second you’re home.”

“Mom, I—” Faye started, but Georgie cut her off.

as I say!” Georgie snapped, hanging up before Faye could

“Uncle Lucas, my mother said you need to call her

expression didn’t flicker. He responded coolly,

silence, his tone grew frigid again. “Why did you go drinking alone tonight? And at a

looked down, her voice unsteady. “It’s nothing. I just wanted a

“What? Moving back to the old house is such a problem

Faye protested, her voice desperate. “Uncle Lucas, that’s not what I meant

me move out, okay? Everything that happened before was my fault. I was thoughtless and caused you both trouble. I promise I’ll never do it again.

in the back seat, had turned the conversation toward her

catch Faye’s gaze in the rearview mirror, Belinda forced a soft smile. “Faye, I see how you’ve been carrying this guilt about my injury. You think it’s your fault, and

for you. There’s no way it feels as cozy as your own room, right? So Lucas and I, we’ve talked it over. We think it’s time for you to move back to the family residence. It’s for your own good,