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

Chapter 1738:

Her chest rose with a deep breath before she closed her eyes, as if willing the memory of that harrowing event to fade.

“I-I was just so scared,” Kylee stammered. “Those men… They were monsters. They kill without a second thought, and if they had taken me, I wouldn’t have stood a chance to survive!”

Carola’s eyes opened slowly. She turned to face her daughter, her expression cold. “If they had taken you, it would’ve been the end for you. But if they took me instead, that was somehow acceptable? Is that what you mean?”

Kylee’s face paled at once, panic flaring in her eyes. She quickly said, desperation lacing her voice, “No, that’s not what I meant! Mom, please, I just—”

But Carola cut her off, her tone icy and unyielding as she said, “Enough. I don’t need your excuses, and I don’t want to hear another word from you. I know exactly what kind of person you are now.”

She turned her face away, pulling the blanket up with a weary motion. “Leave,” she said flatly. “I’m tired. I want to rest.”

not going anywhere! I’m staying right here with you tonight,” Kylee declared

you here,” Carola

if you don’t want me around or don’t want to see me, I’m not leaving,” Kylee said. Her resolute expression made it clear she wouldn’t

Carola turned away, lying down with her back to

upset with me. Don’t push me away, I beg you. I’m so

hit a raw nerve

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sat up in the hospital bed, her bloodshot eyes locking onto Kylee with fierce intensity. “Now you call yourself my daughter? Did you remember that when you shoved me toward those robbers? If it weren’t for Belinda today, do you even realize what could have happened

with anger, her chest rising and

wave of frustration and pain

but she tilted her head back, staring at the

word, she lay down again, turning her back to Kylee,