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

Chapter 1654:

When Carola heard Belinda call Baker by his first name, her expression shifted ever so slightly, her gaze dropping.

“I didn’t tell them. I figured I could manage by myself,” she said in a low voice.

Belinda gave her a look that was half concerned, half reproachful. “A fever that high isn’t something to brush off. You shouldn’t have come here alone.” With that, she took out her phone and dialed Kylee’s number.

The call rang on and on before disconnecting by itself. No answer. She tried once more—still nothing. Her brow creased in silent worry.

Looking at her, Carola smiled faintly. “Don’t bother calling. I’ll be fine. You must have other things waiting for you; you can leave. Don’t worry about me.”

“But—” Belinda began, only to be cut off.

okay. You can go,” Carola

Then, she gave a slight

a firm nod.

the Cardiac Surgery Department, she handed over her responsibilities to the next shift, then made her way to the locker room to change before

the parking lot level but instead chose the floor where the emergency department

for Carola lingered,

her face still flushed with fever. Moving softly to avoid

but the call had gone unanswered.

seated next to Carola, Belinda kept a watchful eye. When the first IV bag emptied, she quietly alerted

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of stirring. Belinda pulled out her phone, opened the hospital cafeteria’s app, and ordered food, requesting delivery to the