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

Chapter 1762:

“Kylee,” Elwood said gently, his voice barely more than a whisper, “I know this is a lot to take in. You don’t have to accept it right now. I’ll give you time to come to terms with the fact that I’m your real father.”

Kylee bit her lower lip. After a long breath, she said, “This is just… too much. I’ve always seen Baker as my dad. He raised me and treated me well. And now, suddenly, you’re telling me you’re my father?”

“I get it,” Elwood said, his tone understanding. “It’s not something you can accept overnight. Truly, it’s alright. Take all the time you need.”

Kylee hesitated, then said carefully, “Could we keep this between us? Just for now? Don’t even tell my mother…”

Elwood gave a solemn nod. “I understand where you’re coming from. You have my word; I won’t tell anyone about this.”

Kylee said, her voice

her, his gaze filled with emotion. After a moment that felt longer than it

yes. I grew up surrounded by care—my parents, my grandparents, even my uncles were

voice faltered, and she stopped speaking, as though she’d stumbled upon a

it?” Elwood asked

slightly. “My mother… she’s rarely been happy. Often, she just sits quietly,

that other woman and her daughter into

quiet, his thoughts

with g Ɐ ln

harbored

the open, he didn’t know how to feel about