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

Chapter 942

Chapter 942:

“Johnson, are you out of your mind? We’re siblings!”

“We’re not blood-related!” Johnson shot back sharply, desperation lacing his words.

Catherine exclaimed, “That’s still unacceptable! You’re my brother! You’ll always remain my brother—my family!”

“I don’t want to be your brother!” Johnson’s voice rose.

“I want you to see me—not as your brother, but as a man who loves you!”

The intensity in his dark eyes was overwhelming—a tempest of longing and frustration—so much so that Catherine didn’t dare meet his gaze any longer.

Her breathing quickened as she yearned to free herself from Johnson’s grasp on her shoulders, but his hold was unrelenting, as though he feared letting go would mean losing her forever.

Catherine said, “You’re drunk! I’ll pretend I never heard any of this.”

further at her

won’t convince you, then…” His voice trailed

as she

she saw Johnson lean in, and

shock. Without hesitating, she

her hands with his and

now

trying

The kiss was brief.

Soon, Johnson released Catherine.

close, resting his forehead against hers, his breath warm

you believe me?” he whispered

didn’t reply, but tears

had things escalated

events of the evening were

pushed Johnson away and turned