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

Chapter 1649:

Belinda’s expression shifted subtly at his words.

It had been several days since someone pushed her down the mountain, and those bodyguards had shown no suspicious behavior. This effectively ruled them out as suspects. The more this was the case, the more suspicion fell on Faye.

Belinda lowered her gaze, staying quiet. After a pause, she said, “It’s starting to look like the person who pushed me wasn’t one of them.”

Lucas studied her closely. “Belinda, do you have someone in mind that you suspect?”

Belinda’s eyes flickered briefly before she offered a faint smile. “No, I just can’t imagine who would do that to me.”

Lucas’ tone grew heavier. “You’re holding something back. I’ve known from the start that you’ve been hiding something, but I waited, hoping you would open up to me on your own. But even now, you’re still keeping it from me. I am a little hurt because of this, Belinda.”

furrowed brow made his frustration

wanting to dismiss his concerns, to

weight of his gaze felt like an invisible pressure, stopping

heavy sigh. “Okay, I’ll admit it. I do suspect someone. It’s

to tell me,” Lucas finished her sentence for

up, her eyes widening slightly, her breath catching. She opened her mouth, but no words came

you because of me, don’t you?”

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admitted, nodding slowly. Since the conversation had reached this point, she saw no reason to

grave. For a moment, he seemed at

pause, he spoke, his voice low and rough.