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

Chapter 1626:

Silence then draped over them.

Lucas and Belinda drove Faye back to the family residence. Only after watching Faye walk into the house and close the door did Lucas start the car and drive away.

On the way back, while waiting at a red light, Lucas took Belinda’s hand, kissed it softly, and held it close. In a gentle voice, he asked, “Are you tired?”

Belinda nodded her head, a faint smile tugging at her lips. “I am alright. Not too worn out.”

“If you’re feeling sleepy, you can catch a quick nap,” he said. “I’ll wake you when we get home.”

“No need for that,” Belinda replied, her smile widening.

chatted casually

Belinda’s arm. “You head to bed. I’m stepping out

her bones. “Alright.” She

stepped out onto the balcony, closing the door behind him, and

“You’re home?” Georgie asked.

Lucas said,

did not waste a breath. “What is going on with Faye? Don’t tell me it’s nothing—I know my girl. She wouldn’t hit a bar and drink herself

“She’s your niece. How could you not look out for her? How

cutting her off. “I just asked her to move

weeks now, and Georgie knew every

had said, her voice exploded through the phone in sheer disbelief. “What? You actually sent Faye back home? Lucas! Don’t you realize how cruel that

words were sharp, each syllable dripping with righteous anger. “Explain this to me—how exactly was Faye causing problems for you and Belinda? What possible reason could you have for asking her