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 gaze colder,

“Do you understand that?”

Zoie’s face paled slightly.

at him,

be your girlfriend, I thought I should commit to the

cut her off,

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

resting on her knee,

chapter awaits

boundary, signaling she needed

won him over, she couldn’t afford to raise his suspicions, or her carefully laid plans

a steadying

I’ll respect the boundaries and

a curt nod, his

a tentative smile

how are things going with the person you’re