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.

her face

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

private dining room at a restaurant, Lucas had invited Vincent and Johnson

Johnson spoke up first. “Lucas, what’s wrong? Did something

his head. “No, it’s

pause, his voice dropped.

com is

gaze

forward. “What’s going on

his voice low and deliberate. “Answer me this, Vincent.

jaw dropped, his eyes wide with shock. “What in the world?” For a moment, he questioned his own ears, wondering if

Lucas with a steady, thoughtful stare, his brow creasing. Belinda must have said something to spark this, Johnson thought, his mind racing. Otherwise, why would Lucas