His unwanted wife, the world’s coveted genius

Chapter 1453:

More surprising still, Belinda didn’t seem the least bit fazed by it. On the contrary, she looked perfectly at ease.noveldrama

Once Belinda had neatly stacked the final file, Lucas took her hand and, without another word, led her out. They stepped into the elevator and descended to the parking lot.

As soon as they stepped out of the elevator, Lucas exhaled lightly and said, “My dad almost mentioned your name to Nalani. Good thing I stopped him in time.”

Belinda chuckled. “He must’ve thought you were acting strangely.”

“I’m pretty sure he did,” Lucas replied with a smile.

After a short drive, they arrived at a quiet, elegant restaurant. They went to a private dining room, where Harold and Norma were already waiting.

As the waiter stepped out after taking their orders, Harold finally turned to Lucas.

“Lucas,” he said, lowering his voice, “why did you stop me from mentioning Belinda’s name in Barbara’s hospital room?”

Before Lucas could answer, Belinda said, “That was my request. Nalani is currently deciding between me and the department head to be Barbara’s attending—

Physician. “I’m worried that if she learns about my connection with you, she might feel pressured to choose me, not because of my skills, but because of you. I want her to make the choice freely.”

Harold nodded slowly, his eyes reflecting understanding. “I see. That’s very thoughtful of you.”

After a short pause, he added with sincerity, “But if she doesn’t choose you, it’s Barbara who’ll miss out.”

Belinda couldn’t help but smile at that. “You really believe in me that much?”

“Of course! You’re second to none,” Harold replied with conviction.

Belinda’s smile widened; she was touched by his unwavering faith in her.

𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝓬𝓱𝓪𝓹𝓽𝓮𝓻𝓼 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: gⱯ𝗅𝗇𝗈ν𝖊𝗅𝘀⩸𝗰𝗈𝗺

Then, Harold’s tone shifted, turning more serious. “But tell me honestly, Belinda. Are you confident you can treat Barbara?”

“I am,” Belinda answered without hesitation, her eyes steady and certain.

“Good,” Harold replied with a nod and a relieved smile. “That’s all I needed to hear.”

The rest of the meal passed with cheerful conversation and laughter.

When it ended, Lucas drove Belinda back to Grand Plains General Hospital.

As the car pulled to a stop, Belinda unfastened her seatbelt and reached for the door.

Just then, Lucas asked with a grin, “So? How did I do today?”

Belinda replied, “Not bad.”

“And my reward?” Lucas asked, tilting his face toward her, clearly wanting a kiss.

Belinda chuckled, leaned in, and pressed a quick kiss to his cheek. Satisfied, Lucas watched as Belinda stepped out of the car and went inside the hospital.

Just as Belinda arrived at the elevator doors, a middle-aged man approached and stopped beside her, also waiting for the elevator to arrive.

Belinda gave him a glance, and her eyes flickered with a hint of surprise.

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