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

Chapter 1297:

Johnson immediately stepped forward, supporting her, his arm wrapping securely around her shoulders.

Catherine turned to look at him, her eyes filled with silent sorrow.

That look made Johnson’s heart ache.

Without a word, he pulled her closer, offering silent comfort.

Just then, Belinda turned away from Gillian and said calmly,

“Catherine, let’s go. She’s not worth another word from us.”

Since Catherine and the others had already gotten the truth out of Gillian, there was no reason to stick around, though the truth Gillian had revealed was something Catherine struggled to stomach.

“Alright,” Catherine said in a low voice, her eyes dropping to the floor.

wasn’t

Gillian a

body trembled under the weight of his

in a low, steady voice, “What do you want

her body tensing. “Catherine, I… I messed up! Please,

unable to hold back her

with revulsion. “Friends? You call that friendship? Betraying

wanted to say something more, but Catherine cut her off. “Whatever you decide,” Catherine said, lifting her gaze

with a nod, his eyes flicking back to

newest

through her, amplifying her panic. “Catherine, you can’t do this to me! We’re friends, best friends! Please, just give

let’s get out of here,” she said coldly, turning on her heel and marching toward the door. Belinda and

one of them

way of handling things, Gillian’s future was bound to