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

Chapter 1322:

It wasn’t until his frosty reaction moments ago that she understood she might have acted too rashly.

Quickly regaining her composure, Zoie said to Johnson,

“I apologize; I see now I may have crossed a line.”

After a brief pause, she explained,

“It’s mainly because I was deceived in a previous relationship. When my family learned I was seeing someone new, they grew protective, fearing I might be deceived again. That’s why they were eager to meet you, to gauge your character.”

Despite her explanation, Johnson’s stern expression remained unchanged.

He responded,

“It’s understandable that your family would be concerned. But let’s be clear—you and I are not a genuine couple. We shouldn’t get too involved in each other’s families.”

his

“Do you understand that?”

Zoie’s face paled slightly.

him, she

thought I should commit to the role. She

her off,

mother invites you again, politely decline. I’ll also ask her to limit

resting on her knee,

chapter awaits

Johnson was drawing a firm boundary, signaling she needed to

couldn’t afford to raise

a steadying breath,

respect the boundaries and

curt nod, his icy demeanor

offered a tentative smile

are things going with the person you’re interested in? Any