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

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

waiting for the right moment to tell

her face. She looked at Johnson. “You two seemed great together. Why

Zoie, I thought I’d give the relationship a chance, that maybe feelings would grow over time. But after

“How could you do this? You’re going to be the death of me!” She clutched her chest, struggling to steady her breathing. “Fine, if you don’t

in irritation. He fixed his gaze on her, his voice carrying a hint of reprimand. “Mom, Catherine’s family, too. Please don’t talk about her like

𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝘁 gⱯ𝗅𝗇𝗈ν𝖊𝗅𝘀⫽𝖼𝗈𝗺

still defending her?” Stella snapped, her

stayed composed, his tone even. “Catherine’s my sister, just like Eliana. Isn’t it normal for me to defend her? Right now, I’m not interested in

eyes clouded with complex emotions. She couldn’t shake the suspicion that Johnson’s feelings for Catherine went beyond sibling affection. Yet, after watching him for some time, she hadn’t noticed anything unusual. When he was with Zoie, her worries had eased, but now,