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.”

sharper, his

“Do you understand that?”

Zoie’s face paled slightly.

him, she

met your mother without your permission? Let me clarify—I didn’t reach out to her; she called me. Since I’m pretending to be your girlfriend, I thought I should commit to the role. She was persistent, and I didn’t want to seem rude by refusing her repeatedly. So, I joined her for a

her off,

decline. I’ll also ask her to limit

hand, resting on her

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understood Johnson was drawing a firm boundary, signaling she

over, she couldn’t afford to raise

a steadying breath, Zoie

boundaries and ensure something like that doesn’t happen

curt nod, his icy

a tentative smile and

things going with the