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

Chapter 744:

That evening, he joined Belinda and Bethany for dinner. It was a gathering they had planned earlier.

As the evening wore on, Johnson kept pouring himself glass after glass of wine, as if trying to drown his swirling emotions with each sip.

He chuckled darkly, bitterness lacing his words. “You won’t believe what Cathy told me. She said she’s going to give Leland one last chance…”

Belinda and Bethany exchanged looks, their concern clear in the way their eyes met.

Belinda leaned forward, gently placing her hand on his wine glass to stop him from pouring more. Her voice was firm and serious. “Johnson, you need to hear me out…”

said, “The relationship between Catherine and Leland will not last. Believe me, I’m not

Belinda and I overheard Catherine discussing Leland and Hailee the other day. We both believe there’s

doing. You shouldn’t interfere too much. It could even backfire. The most prudent course of action for you right now is simply to wait. You’ve been patient for so long—what’s

endless worlds on

gaze distant as he continued to drink, pouring glass after glass of wine for himself. He didn’t touch the

love was. It could bring joy and sweetness, but it could also bring pain and sorrow. All Belinda

was intent on drowning his sorrows in drink. He ignored the plates piled high with food that Belinda and Bethany offered him. Perhaps it was his dismal mood—or perhaps the weight of too many thoughts—but Johnson

do now?” Bethany inquired softly, concern

next move for a moment before retrieving her phone and making a call.

“Hello, Belinda.”