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

Chapter 1331:

Johnson said, “Catherine’s managing alright. As for the matter with Gillian, who turned on her, she has made peace with it. But…” He trailed off, sounding resigned. “She has started pulling away from me again.”

Belinda’s eyes widened in surprise. “What? She’s avoiding you again? Why?”

Lucas, equally confused, turned to look at Johnson.

Johnson explained, “I think it’s because of my mother.”

Lucas’ brow furrowed. “Has your mother figured out you have feelings for Catherine?”

Johnson shook his head. “I doubt it. But that night, after everything went down, I got home and hugged Cathy in the garage. My mother saw.”

Belinda’s eyes lit up with a playful glint as she smirked. “Well, look at you, Johnson! Making moves!”

at her teasing. “Honestly, I acted on impulse. Seeing Cathy so shaken, I just felt for her and hugged her. I didn’t

housekeeper’s always hovering upstairs, like she’s keeping tabs on us. I bet Cathy has picked up on it, too. That’s probably why she’s been avoiding me. Even in the mornings, she makes sure not to run into

exchanged a look, both seeming a bit

suspicious. She might be trying to nip any spark between you two

carefully, Johnson. You know how much your mother resents Catherine’s mother. If she

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else, we’re together. But my mother is constantly inviting her out—shopping sprees, spa visits. She’s already acting like Zoie’s part

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She’s there every time. That’s why I warned her, asking her to