Chapter 439
His unwanted wife, the world’s coveted genius

Lucasâ expression was stern, his voice unfriendly. âMy father ordered me to stay here with you today; otherwise, I wouldnât be allowed back home.â
He looked at Belinda and continued, âLetâs just act as if I werenât even here. Donât overthink this. Iâm only here because my father asked me to be here.â His tone was sharp, lacking any warmth.
After speaking, he picked up the documents and started to go through them.
Indeed, it was Haroldâs insistence that brought him here.
Yet, he could have refused Harold.
He could have stood his ground.
He was unsure why he had agreed to stay with Belinda.
This was a question he consciously avoided answering.
Belinda bit her lip, unable to articulate her emotions.
After a moment, she chose silence over speaking.
She resolved to treat the situation as if Lucas werenât even there.
Furthermore, she knew she needed to adjust to a life where Lucasâ presence no longer impacted her.
With this mindset, Belinda calmed herself.
Time passed slowly, and neither Belinda nor Lucas spoke.
Lucas was engrossed in his work, while Belinda read something on her phone.
The atmosphere remained relatively harmonious.
Suddenly, the door to the hospital room burst open.
Both Lucas and Belinda turned their heads towards the door.
Ryan wheeled Verena, who was seated in a wheelchair, into the room.
When Belinda and Lucas saw them, both furrowed their brows.
As Ryan and Verena entered, Ryan was about to speak when he caught sight of Lucas on the sofa.
Instantly, Ryanâs and Verenaâs expressions shifted.
Verena, her voice trembling, asked, âLucas, why are youââ
Lucas responded with his own question, âWhy are you two here?â
âUh, Verena told me Ms. Wright was hospitalized due to an allergy, so we thought weâd visit,â Ryan explained, regaining his composure.
Hearing this, Belinda couldnât help but let out a cold laugh inwardly.
She knew they werenât here to visit her; they came to provoke her.
Did they really think she was oblivious to their intentions?
âLucas, why are you here?â Ryan asked.
âMy dad insisted I stay with Belinda,â Lucas replied.
At this, Verena clenched the handle of her wheelchair, her expression souring.
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