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

Chapter 1051

Chapter 1051:

But Bethany engaged Catherine in conversation to ease the tension.

The air at Starryhill was crisp and invigorating.

The group arrived around eleven, and after a leisurely stroll and lunch, they went to their hotel rooms for a brief rest.

Later, they ventured out to fish by the river.

Belinda was visibly cheerful, her smile constant.

However, that morning, she had noticed a rash developing on her neck.

All the typical side effects of her medication were manifesting.

Feeling resigned by her condition, she chose to wear a silk scarf to conceal the marks on her neck and keep the matter hidden from the others, including Lucas.

After a productive afternoon of fishing, the group let the resort staff prepare the fish for dinner. In the evening, they grilled the fish themselves.

Catherine accidentally

“Ouch…” she winced.

with concern, and he instinctively wanted to stand up

kicked him

to recall—he

and said, “Bethany, could you help Catherine rinse her

briefly upon hearing

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addressed her

always called

seemed he was intentionally creating distance

guided Catherine to the

she ran cold water over Catherine’s burn, Bethany said, “Catherine, Johnson does care about you. He’s just afraid you might not like him getting so close to you. So, to prevent any discomfort, he thinks it’s best to put some distance

understand; it’s probably for the best.” Yet, as she said it, she questioned herself—was it truly for

did she feel a bit sad because of

She was conflicted.

relationship with Johnson to return to how it was before. Now, with Johnson distancing

Catherine’s burn and securing ointment from the resort staff, Catherine

your hand,