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

Chapter 1742:

Carola remained silent, her lack of response amplifying Kylee’s anxiety and frustration.

Yesterday, it was because of the necklace and bracelet Carola had bought her that the robbers had targeted her.

In Kylee’s mind, she wasn’t entirely to blame.

Shouldn’t her mother be more forgiving and not so quick to hold a grudge against her?

After breakfast, the heavy, stifling atmosphere in the hospital room became unbearable for Kylee. Needing a break, she stepped outside and sat down on a bench in the hallway. Moments later, her phone rang.

Glancing at the screen, she saw Elwood’s name.

Her expression wavered briefly before she answered the call. “Hello, Mr. Wright.”

mother doing?” Elwood’s voice cut straight to

then forced a smile. “She’s… doing alright.

robbery at Mingo,” Elwood explained. “The news footage blurred everyone’s faces, but I recognized your mother’s clothing. I had someone look into it and learned you were both there at that time. I also heard your mother

you for checking in, Mr.

“Is she in the hospital now? I’d like to visit

after hearing that, her

how much Elwood knew—whether he was aware she had shoved Carola

and Carola possibly exposing that terrified her, which would

live on

want to see you. She’s

other end of the line before Elwood spoke again, his voice heavy with concern. “I’m really worried

need to

a brief pause, she added, “Mr. Wright, if there’s nothing else,