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.

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

the message along. “Uncle Lucas, my mother said you need to call her when

didn’t flicker. He responded coolly,

you go drinking alone tonight? And at

voice unsteady. “It’s nothing. I

lower, edged with ice. “What? Moving back to the old house is such a

“Uncle Lucas, that’s

and caused you both trouble. I promise I’ll

a tricky situation handed to Belinda. Silence had been her plan. But Faye, perched in the back seat, had turned

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

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 to move back to the family residence. It’s for your own good, Faye.” Her tone stayed