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

Chapter 1053

Chapter 1053:

Catherine froze upon hearing those words—her heart skipped a beat.

A blind date?

Memories flooded back of a family gathering not too long ago; Johnson’s mother had suggested the idea then, but Johnson had firmly declined at that time. He had been resolute in his stance.

But now…

Catherine’s eyes flickered.

So Johnson truly meant what he had said before; he really was going to try to meet other women now.

Johnson continued speaking. “I just think you’re right—I’m not getting any younger. I need to settle down now. Just handle the arrangements for me. Let me know once the timing for the date is confirmed.”

Feeling an unexpected pang of disappointment surge within her chest, Catherine pressed her lips together tightly and quietly turned around, intending to take a different route back. She didn’t want to be seen by Johnson.

step, and as she turned, her foot landed right on a tree branch. The branch rolled beneath her weight,

stumbled awkwardly, twisting her ankle in

“Ah!” she gasped.

Johnson—still mid-conversation—immediately turned his head, his gaze

spotted Catherine, his

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ended the call and strode toward

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her ankle, concern flashing in his dark eyes, but his expression remained

Catherine nodded, taking a few steps to test it and then

would still need to walk for at least ten minutes to get to the hotel. Johnson walked over and said calmly, “You need to ice it right away. You won’t make it

his gaze. “Okay.

down, and Catherine

long since he had last carried her. Yet, his back felt the

“I wasn’t trying to

“I know,” Johnson replied.