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

Chapter 1673:

Belinda believed she knew who that person was.

The thought flickered like a candle in a drafty room, but it was only a hunch—too fragile to voice aloud. Sharing such speculation with Barbara would be reckless.

“Maybe,” Belinda murmured.

Barbara’s words had struck a hidden chord deep within her. She, too, harbored a quiet belief that Elwood had once loved someone fiercely, a flame that had burned bright before guttering out. And she believed that someone was Carola.

Yet, for reasons shrouded in mystery, his path had veered from Carola’s. One had forged ahead, binding their life to another, while the other lingered in a haze of solitude, losing precious memories. Perhaps life could be unexpectedly cruel for some.

their conversation meandered, Barbara leaned forward, her eyes glinting with

you see in Lucas?” She pursed her lips, brow furrowed in confusion. “He’s got the looks, sure, and

those two things alone? They’re enough to have half

tilted her head. “That’s other women, not you. You’re different.” Her voice softened, but her gaze sharpened. “Lucas always wears that icy

on her hand, watching Belinda. “I just think Lucas

spread through Belinda’s chest, tinged with a touch

“You know, you’re the first to say Lucas isn’t good enough for me.

waving a dismissive hand. “That’s what they think. To me, you’re a star—gorgeous, smart, and kind. Whoever ends up with

swelled at the words,