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.

I have already broken up,”

broken up? How could that be possible? I met Zoie today, and she didn’t say a word about

asked Zoie to keep it a secret for now. I was waiting for the right moment to tell you all this. But since you’re pushing

Stella muttered, disbelief and frustration etched across her face. She looked at Johnson. “You two seemed great together.

the relationship a chance, that maybe feelings would grow over time. But after spending time with her, I realized I just couldn’t develop any feelings for her. So, to avoid wasting her time, I decided to end

breath coming in sharp gasps. “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 want Zoie, then who do

Johnson’s brows furrowed in irritation. He fixed his gaze on her, his voice carrying

𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝘁 gⱯ𝗅𝗇𝗈ν𝖊𝗅𝘀⫽𝖼𝗈𝗺

her?” Stella snapped, her

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

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, after