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…”

her 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?

“This conversation’s

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

Catherine further would

“Tell me right now—do you have feelings

a definite answer

firmly, his eyes locked onto hers, his voice calm

“Really?” Stella asked.

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Johnson replied

didn’t have feelings

truthful, Johnson was deeply in love with

Johnson told Stella that he didn’t like Catherine,

tense expression visibly