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.”

then recounted every detail of her conversation with

stayed silent after listening, his face betraying no emotion. For a long moment, he was at a loss for

deepened my doubts about Faye’s

remained quiet. After what seemed like forever, he finally spoke, his voice low. “Belinda, I need

Belinda replied, understanding the weight of

stood and

gaze trailed after him, a subtle frown creasing her brow without her realizing. She second-guessed herself, wondering if she should

she had made the right call. She and Lucas had vowed to keep no secrets from each other, and honesty was

to come to terms with the

at her, that Lucas returned to the room. After his shower, he climbed into bed beside

rough voice, “Why wait