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

Chapter 966:

Catherine’s injury was minor, but her knee had scraped against the ground, embedding small pebbles into the wound.

As the doctor irrigated the wound with saline, Catherine winced in pain.

After cleaning the wound, the doctor prescribed an ointment to prevent infection.

Leaving the examination room, Catherine said to Belinda, “Thank you for being here with me, but I’m fine now. You’re still on duty, so you should return to your department.”

“No need to thank me,” Belinda said, helping Catherine to a nearby chair.

The friend who had come with Catherine had left on an errand, leaving Catherine alone with Belinda.

Catherine turned to Belinda. “Belinda, can I ask you for a favor?”

Belinda offered an awkward smile. “Don’t tell me you want me to keep your injury a secret from Johnson.”

to ask of you.” Catherine

bit late with that request. Johnson… he…”

Catherine froze.

slowly turned her

tales on

of breath and looking worried, Catherine didn’t know what to

wound,” Johnson said quickly,

the wound was already

was evident on

Catherine said,

just a superficial wound. However, she won’t be able to walk properly for a few days. Try to keep her off her feet as much as possible, make sure the wound stays

replied, then effortlessly lifted Catherine into his

and instinctively clung

slightly. “Johnson, I can walk on

concern. “Didn’t the

found herself without