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

Chapter 1703:

With a playful grin, she added, “Do you think we could be related somehow?”

Belinda laughed lightly. “Who knows? Maybe a few centuries ago, we were family!”

Barbara pouted teasingly. “Well, you are like a sister to me. Why didn’t we meet sooner?”

Belinda’s smile widened. “Fate’s funny like that. Some people you know for years stay strangers, but others, in just weeks or months, make you feel like you can share your heart with them.”

Barbara beamed, nodding. “Exactly. Like Zaria—I’ve known her since we were kids, but I just can’t connect with her. But with you, Belinda, I feel so comfortable, and I love hanging out with you.”

“I love spending time with you, too. When we get a chance, I’ll introduce you to my two close friends for a meal,” Belinda replied.

chirped, her face lighting

with emotion. It had been ages since her daughter looked this happy. All of

room at a restaurant, Lucas had invited Vincent and Johnson

on his distraction. Johnson spoke up first.

his head. “No, it’s

his

is your

gaze locking onto

forward. “What’s

his voice low and deliberate. “Answer me this, Vincent. Do you reckon Faye has… feelings

“What in the world?” For a moment, he questioned his own ears, wondering if he’d misheard Lucas

his brow creasing. Belinda must have said something to