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

Chapter 1698:

The theory from Belinda and the others stunned him.

Belinda, her tone serious, said, “But what if… you and Faye aren’t related by blood at all?”

Lucas furrowed his brows as he met her gaze, his voice low and intense. “Belinda, what do you mean by that?”

Belinda’s rosy lips pressed into a thin line, her face unusually grave. “Do you recall when Harold asked me to join him for a walk?”

Lucas’ eyes narrowed sharply at her words.

Belinda continued, “Of course, he didn’t reveal anything about Faye’s true identity. But his reactions tipped me off—something felt wrong. It made me think Faye might not actually be your niece by blood.”

every detail of her conversation

stayed silent after listening, his face betraying no emotion. For a

my doubts

spoke, his voice low. “Belinda,

weight of the matter

stood and

a subtle frown creasing her brow without her realizing. She second-guessed herself, wondering

just a theory. But on reflection, she felt she had made the right call. She and Lucas had vowed to keep no secrets from each other, and honesty

struggling to come to terms

until Belinda had showered and slipped into bed, sleep tugging at her, that Lucas returned to the room. After his shower, he climbed into

in a rough voice, “Why