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

Chapter 1301:

Johnson’s expression darkened instantly. “Mom!”

Stella shot him a sharp look. “Come with me now.”

Johnson hesitated, his eyes flicking to Catherine with worry.

Catherine said, “Go. I’m fine now, really.”

Only then did Johnson give a small nod and follow Stella.

Stella led him to the backyard, her face a mask of fury and disapproval. She looked at him, her voice low and accusatory. “Johnson, tell me the truth. Are you harboring feelings for that woman?”

Johnson’s brow creased, his patience thinning. He met her gaze head-on. “Mom, Catherine’s practically family. Stop referring to her like she is a stranger. I know her mother and Dad had a thing before, but that’s in the past. Besides, it’s not fair to…”

jabbed a finger at him. “So you’re taking the side of that woman? Answer me—have you fallen for

into weary resignation. “This conversation’s going

knew his mother’s deep-seated bias against Catherine wasn’t going to disappear, no

would only make

go. “Tell me right now—do you have

needed a definite answer to ease her

eyes locked onto hers,

“Really?” Stella asked.

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Johnson replied

didn’t have feelings for

be truthful, Johnson was deeply in love

told Stella that he didn’t like Catherine, it wasn’t entirely untrue—but

previously tense