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

Chapter 1734:

Before Belinda could respond, Bethany interjected firmly, “It’s decided then! Don’t worry; I’ll make sure she protects her hand over the next few days.”

“Very well,” the doctor replied with a gentle smile.

As they walked out of the doctor’s office, Bethany turned to Belinda and said, “Come on, I’m going with you to your department to ensure you take leave tomorrow.”

Belinda gave a resigned smile, saying, “Fine, I’ll skip tomorrow’s surgery. I’ll ask the department’s deputy director to cover for me.”

Bethany gave an approving nod. “That’s the spirit. But words alone won’t cut it — I’m coming upstairs with you to make sure you hand over the case.”

Understanding Bethany’s concern for her, Belinda didn’t argue and simply agreed, “Okay, I’ll do as you say. But first, let’s head—” Her words were cut short by a frantic, raspy shout. “Belinda!”

Turning toward the voice, Belinda spotted Lucas rushing toward her, his expression etched with worry.

her, he enveloped her in an embrace, holding her so tightly that it seemed he wanted to meld her

could sense that he was

his embrace, wrapping her arms around him in reassurance. Only then, enveloped in the comforting strength of his warm

earlier, deep down,

ruthless robbers who wouldn’t have

she had discovered the courage to charge forward

Belinda and Lucas remembered they were standing in a public space, so they reluctantly released their

makes every story

toward a bench positioned on

his voice trembling with worry

bursting with

if there’s any real damage. Either way, the doctor instructed her to monitor her hand vigilantly over the next

intently at Belinda, his expression