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

Chapter 1300:

Sensing her indecision, Johnson didn’t wait. He stepped forward and gently drew her into his arms.

The moment Catherine melted into his embrace, her heart skipped a beat.

She couldn’t name the feeling swirling inside her. All she knew was that being wrapped in his arms quieted the storm in her chest.

At that moment, she felt safe and peaceful.

After a long moment, Catherine’s arms slowly rose, tentatively circling Johnson’s waist.

“It’s not your fault,” Johnson said softly. “Gillian is the one who chose to betray you. You don’t need to feel guilty.”

His voice stayed calm, its deep, magnetic pull even more evident in the hush of the garage.

Catherine’s eyes brimmed with tears at his words.

know.” It wasn’t self-blame eating at her; she

someone she considered a good

before he spoke again, his tone firm. “Go back, get

throat. In the end, she didn’t say anything and just gave

opened his mouth to say more, but a sharp

are you

jolt through both Catherine and Johnson. Catherine quickly disentangled herself

Stella Hoffman, Johnson’s mother, standing at the entrance of the

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steps, her anger barely contained. “What

tough day and was feeling down. I was just

stare shifted to

tears in her eyes made it clear

pitiful appearance only fueled

was nothing but trouble,