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

Chapter 1430:

After a brief pause, Johnson asked, “Did you discuss this with Zoie?”

“Of course,” Stella replied with a nod. “Zoie said she’s okay with it and that it’s your call. But I can tell she’s willing; she’s just shy. Girls often hold back their true feelings, even when they want something. I can tell she wants to get engaged to you.”

Johnson’s face darkened slightly at her words. He couldn’t help but let out a cold laugh inwardly. It seemed Zoie was indeed harboring ulterior motives.

His lips curled slightly as he looked at Stella. “Mom, do you know why I refused the idea of the engagement just now?”

Stella met his gaze, waiting for him to continue.

Zoie and I have already broken

eyes wide with shock. “You’ve already broken up? How could that be possible? I met Zoie

I was waiting for the right moment to tell

this be?” Stella muttered, disbelief and frustration etched across her face. She looked at Johnson.

feelings would grow over time. But after spending time with her, I realized I just couldn’t develop

going to be the death of me!” She clutched her chest, struggling to steady her breathing. “Fine, if you don’t want Zoie, then who do you want? Is it

irritation. He fixed his gaze on her, his voice carrying a hint of reprimand. “Mom, Catherine’s family, too.

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Stella snapped, her

like Eliana. Isn’t it normal for me to defend her? Right now, I’m

the suspicion that Johnson’s feelings for Catherine went beyond sibling affection. Yet, after watching him for some time, she hadn’t noticed anything