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…”

mother’s past on her.” His defense of Catherine only stoked Stella’s anger. She jabbed a finger at him. “So you’re taking the side of that woman? Answer me—have you fallen for

face settled into weary resignation. “This conversation’s

bias against Catherine wasn’t going to disappear, no matter

further would only make

me right now—do you have

definite answer

eyes locked onto hers, his

“Really?” Stella asked.

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He didn’t have

was deeply in love with

that he didn’t like Catherine, it wasn’t entirely

previously tense expression