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.”

tone grew sharper, his gaze

“Do you understand that?”

Zoie’s face paled slightly.

at him, she

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.

cut her

decline. I’ll also ask

hand, resting on

next chapter awaits

Johnson was drawing a firm boundary, signaling she needed to tread carefully moving

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

steadying breath,

understand. I’ll respect the boundaries and ensure something like that doesn’t

a curt nod,

tentative smile and

how are things going with