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.

Georgie snapped, hanging up

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

expression didn’t flicker. He

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

“It’s nothing.

edged with ice. “What? Moving back to the old house is

“Uncle Lucas,

fault. I was thoughtless and caused you both trouble. I promise I’ll never do it again. Please, I’m begging you—let me stay in your place. I want to keep

perched in the back seat, had turned the conversation toward her with a question that

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 that’s why you’ve been wanting to take care

a pause, she continued, “But I’m fine now. You don’t need to take care of me anymore. And let’s be real—crashing at my place, sleeping on that guest bed, it’s not comfortable 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