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

Chapter 256

Chapter 256:

Roughly half an hour later, Lucas reentered the room, his expression composed but his eyes holding a hint of

concern.

By the tLucas returned to the room, his face was composed, showing no trace of the earlier awkwardness.

He walked to the bedside and rested his hand lightly against Belinda’s forehead, his touch careful and measured.

Her fever lingered, but it wasn’t as intense as it had been that morning.

A flicker of relief passed through his eyes, though his expression remained stern.

“Didn’t you know you were ill?” His deep voice cut through the quiet, carrying a sharp edge of disapproval. “Why

were you taking a bath? What were you thinking?”

Belinda looked up at him, her lips parting slightly, but before she could say anything, he continued, his tone

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growing colder with every word.

“I happened to be back and heard the sound this time.

What if | hadn't been here?

What if you had hit your head and passed out?”

The more he spoke, the darker his expression became.

Belinda said weakly, her voice barely audible, “I was all sweaty...

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| felt really uncomfortable and just wanted to take a shower.”

Lucas didn’t soften.

His stern gaze remained fixed on her. “Couldn’t you have asked someone to help you freshen up?” he said, his

voice unyielding.

Belinda said nothing, her silence an acknowledgment of his point.

Lucas studied her for a long moment, his piercing gaze holding something unreadable.

Then, he let out a quiet sigh and said nothing more.

Belinda, unwilling to engage further, lay back down on the bed and closed her eyes, retreating into her own

thoughts.

It didn’t take long before exhaustion overtook her, and she drifted into a deep sleep.

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As she slept, her features softened, her face serene and calm, making her look gentle and even vulnerable.

Lucas sat by her side, his stern demeanor slowly melting.

He didn’t even realize the tenderness in his gaze or the faint curve at the corners of his mouth as he watched

her.

After ensuring Belinda was fine, Lucas stood up and left the room.

He ate his meal quickly before heading to the company to continue working.

Belinda slept through most of the day, her rest long and uninterrupted.

By evening, her fever had completely subsided, and she felt noticeably better.

The following day, Belinda returned to work as usual.

That afternoon, Johnson unexpectedly suggested inviting Belinda and Kenia out for a meal.

After a moment of consideration, Belinda agreed to go.