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 say

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

didn’t flicker. He responded coolly,

tone grew frigid again. “Why did you go drinking alone tonight? And at a bar, of all

her voice unsteady. “It’s nothing. I

house

voice desperate. “Uncle Lucas,

tone pleading. “Belinda, please don’t make me move out, okay? Everything that happened before was my fault. I was thoughtless and caused you both trouble. I promise I’ll never

perched in the back seat,

in the rearview mirror, Belinda forced a soft smile. “Faye, I see how you’ve been carrying this guilt about my injury.

it feels