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

Chapter 1564:

There were mild calluses on Johnson’s hand, so when he brushed against the smooth skin of Catherine’s cheek, he instinctively softened his touch. He caressed her face as though she were the most precious jewel, terrified of breaking her. “Cathy…” Johnson muttered.

His voice was low and husky—intoxicating. Catherine felt herself drawn deeper into the moment.

Their faces were inches apart. Her breath caught in her throat, and her heartbeat thundered in her ears.

Her gaze locked onto Johnson’s, unblinking.

It felt as though the air around them had gone still, yet at the same time electric.

Slowly, Johnson reminded himself that they were merely playing a game.

“I’ve never been in love before,” he began tenderly. “I can’t quite figure out if my feelings for you are just fondness or something deeper. All I know is that whenever you pull away or even frown in my presence, my heart aches. I’ve tried everything to get you to notice me, to like me, to secure a place in your heart.”

His words were soft yet sure, captivating Catherine.

moment, everything around them seemed to fade away. The only sound Catherine could hear was the

gently touched her cheek. “I don’t want to be your foster brother,” he said with quiet determination. “I want to be your lover. I want to spend the rest of my life with you. I want to be

me do that,

her heart tremble at

ripples across the surface of her emotions, leaving her unable to calm

Johnson’s earnest gaze, and

on

Mr. Hoffman! Incredible acting! I almost got

was about to say was

the moment shattered. She was jolted back to reality—they were only

she had almost said yes to

and embarrassed, Catherine quickly turned her head away, putting some

in midair, his face flickering with

soon enough,