His unwanted wife, the world’s coveted genius

Chapter 1152:

After wrapping up work in his study, Lucas decided to head back to his room to rest.

But just as he reached for the doorknob…

The door was locked.

Lucas let out a sigh, feeling a wave of frustration wash over him. He raised his hand and knocked gently, calling out, “Belinda? Belinda, open up.”

Silence.

Frowning, Lucas pulled out his phone and dialed Belinda’s number.

The call connected almost immediately.

“Belinda, I’m outside the room, but the door is locked. I can’t get in. Can you let me in?” There was a soft plea in Lucas’ voice.

“If you can’t open it, then find somewhere else to sleep,” Belinda’s voice was cold.

Lucas sighed. “Don’t be like that, Belinda. I’m used to having you beside me when I sleep. I can’t fall asleep without you.”

“Then don’t sleep,” Belinda’s tone remained indifferent. “I want to be alone tonight. Sleep wherever you want. Now, if there’s nothing else, I’m going to bed.”

Before Lucas could reply, she ended the call. Lucas stood there, the phone still pressed to his ear, feeling utterly resigned.

For half a minute, he remained motionless. Then, a flicker of determination flashed in his eyes.

Without another word, he turned and walked away.

Inside the bedroom, Belinda set her phone down and settled under the covers.

But barely five minutes later, she heard a faint noise in the room. A faint click. Her eyes snapped open just in time to see the balcony door unlocking.

Belinda bolted upright, watching in disbelief as Lucas stepped into the room from the balcony.

He had climbed over from the adjacent room.

For a brief moment, Belinda was stunned.

Then, her expression darkened. “Who said you could come here? Get out!” Her voice was sharp with anger.noveldrama

Lucas, however, wore a pitiful expression. “Belinda, I swear I know I was wrong. Please don’t be mad at me anymore.”

Belinda folded her arms and shot him an icy glare. “Oh, I’m still mad. And Lucas, if you don’t leave right now, you will make me angrier.”

Lucas hesitated. He wanted to argue, to plead, but seeing the dangerous glint in her eyes, he swallowed his words.

In the end, he could only nod obediently. “Alright, alright. Don’t be mad, okay? I’ll leave now.”

With that, he turned toward the door, prepared to make his exit.

But before he could reach it, Belinda said, “Go back the way you came.”

Lucas froze for a moment. Then, he sighed and complied.

“Alright.” With no choice, he retraced his steps to the balcony, closed the door behind him, and carefully climbed back to the next room.

Belinda allowed a victorious smile to curve her lips before settling back into bed, finally closing her eyes for the night.

Yet, despite reclaiming her solitude, she found herself tossing and turning. Without Lucas beside her, sleep felt elusive.

It seemed she was really used to having Lucas by her side when she slept.

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