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

Chapter 1720:

Lucas’ face twitched subtly, a faint crease forming between his brows. Startled by the movement, Faye quickly pulled her hand back. Moments later, Lucas’ eyes fluttered open slowly.

“Uncle Lucas, you’re awake?” Faye asked softly, her voice gentle.

Hearing Faye’s voice, Lucas turned toward her, his movements sluggish.

His bloodshot eyes betrayed his drunken state.

Glancing around, he asked, puzzled, “Are we home?”

Faye nodded. “Yeah, Vincent had a sudden work emergency, so I drove you back.”

“Mm,” Lucas mumbled, still looking a little dazed. He fumbled with his seatbelt, pushed open the passenger door, and stepped out.

“Uncle Lucas, can you manage to get inside by yourself?” Faye called after him.

he

watched in silence as Lucas stumbled

did she start the car and drive

Inside the house.

the door clicked shut behind him, Lucas’

the living room’s coffee table, grabbed a wet wipe, and scrubbed

was shadowed with a

beneath it, a mix of discomfort and

no longer deny it—his niece really harbored feelings for

under his

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face with the wipe until his cheek burned red and stung,

steps, he climbed the stairs

was inside, seated on the sofa, a soft piano melody drifting from the TV. “Where have you been? Why are you back so late?” she said, glancing at Lucas. As she rose and approached him, the sharp

again? And you clearly drank a lot