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

Chapter 1504:

Catherine stepped out, her sudden appearance catching both Lucas and Belinda off guard.

A slow, knowing smile curled on Belinda’s lips.

Well now… wasn’t this perfect timing?

Catherine’s eyes immediately landed on Johnson. He was barely upright, leaning heavily against Lucas, his brows furrowed in discomfort.

“What happened to him?” she asked, concern lacing her voice.

“He’s drunk,” Belinda answered. “Since you’re here, Catherine, we’ll leave him in your care. It’s getting late, and Lucas and I still have to work tomorrow. We’ll head home now.”

Catherine hesitated for a moment, then gave a small nod. “All right. I’ll take care of Johnson. You two should go home; really, you’ve done more than enough.”

“It’s no big deal,” Belinda replied with a contented smile.

bed before quietly exiting

faintly, but he didn’t stir. With a soft sigh, Catherine crouched down to remove his shoes, then pulled a blanket over him,

pause, she went to the bathroom and returned with a basin of warm water. She soaked a towel, wrung it out

hand passed lightly over his cheek, Johnson’s hand suddenly rose from

Catherine froze in place.

if roused by her

breath

but they burned with a deep

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opened her mouth slightly, ready to speak. But before she could, Johnson

through the silence,

a flush rise

you feeling all right? I can go to the kitchen

but before she could pull away, Johnson’s grip

one swift motion, she lost her balance and fell, landing directly on