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

Chapter 1549:

Elwood maintained his silence like a fortress wall, lost in thought.

His carefully controlled features offered no hint about whether he had accepted this elaborate explanation or if suspicion still gnawed at the edges of his consciousness.

“Is that really the truth?” he muttered softly.

Tamara responded firmly, “Absolutely. Do you honestly believe I would construct lies to deceive my own son?”

Elwood chose to withhold any further commentary, allowing the silence to stretch between them. His furrowed brow gradually smoothed into something resembling acceptance, as if her words had finally settled the tempest in his mind.

Seeing that he didn’t pursue the matter further, Tamara felt a sense of relief.

knew better than to overexplain. That might

“Elwood, I believe the time has arrived

Tamara’s lips formed Tasha’s name, Elwood’s expression turned

we have already exhausted this particular discussion multiple times.

so stubbornly resistant to reason? You and Tasha are both single. She has devoted twenty precious years

you believe such extraordinary loyalty deserves at least some measure of thoughtful

devotion, nor did I ever offer false promises

felt both

in Tasha’s company. I’m not demanding that you commit to a romantic relationship immediately. Just give it a

answer remains an unequivocal no,” Elwood refused with finality

latest

reached its boiling point, Elwood’s raised hand cut through her building tirade like a