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

Chapter 1413:

Kylee walked over and sat beside her, a little hesitant. “I just felt like talking with you.”

Carola smiled and switched off the TV completely, turning to face her. “What would you like to talk about?”

After a pause, Kylee tilted her head slightly and said, “Mom, I’ve always been curious… Was Dad your first love?”

The question surprised Carola. Her face froze for the briefest second, then she shook her head. “No,” she answered.

“Then who was it? Who was your first boyfriend? How did you two meet? Why did your relationship end?” Kylee asked.

Carola’s expression darkened, a shadow passing through her eyes. She lowered her gaze, her voice soft.

“That part of my life is over, Kylee. There’s no point in revisiting those memories now.”

was persistent. She clung to Carola’s arm and gave it a gentle tug. “Please,

for a long moment, pain flickering just beneath

press me,” she said with a melancholy smile.

sat in

had never looked so sad like

way Carola recoiled from the

her mother’s heart? Who had hurt her so deeply that the mere mention of him darkened her

possibility seized Kylee’s mind—could it have been the head of the Wright

????

been extreme. And Carola’s own sorrow at the mention of

her. “I’m sorry, Mom. I shouldn’t have asked. I didn’t mean

shook her head. “Silly girl, it’s not your

she changed the subject. “How have