?<strong>Chapter 876:</strong>


    “Have you ever considered the possibility of choosing a top-tier man like me?”


    Although Johnson’s tone was light and teasing, his gaze was piercing as it fixed on Catherine’s face. He couldn’t quell the sense of unease that rose within him, mixed with a small bud of expectation.


    Catherine chuckled and shot him a look of resignation.


    “Do you think you can stop being narcissistic for even just one day? At this rate, I’ll start worrying if my future sister-inw will have the fortitude to put up with you.”


    Just like that, Johnson felt his heart shatter into a million pieces. The pain shot out of his chest andnced through his entire body. Catherine had just casually mentioned a “future sister-inw” right to his face, making it clear that she never saw him that way.


    “Well, if I do find someone as outstanding and perfect as you, I’d be very happy,” Catherine added with a grin.


    But Johnson found no joy in her words. Someone like him… But not him.


    Johnson took a deep breath and turned away.


    “You should head back now,” he rasped.


    “I’m going upstairs to see Lucas.”


    Johnson was afraid that if he stayed in Catherine’s presence for another second longer, his true feelings for her might slip out.


    “All right.” Catherine nodded and got into her car. Within a matter of minutes, she was driving away.


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    Johnson stood there and watched until her car was out of sight. Only then did he walk toward the elevator.


    At the Thomas family’s residence, Darren called Belinda and informed her that Mollie’s anger had more or less subsided. It was safe for her toe over.


    Belinda rushed over without a moment to waste.


    Belinda greeted Santino and Mollie before sitting down next to Mollie and taking thetter’s arm.


    Mollie said nothing, nor did she look at Belinda, but she didn’t pull away.


    “You were really in the wrong this time, Belinda. You acted like you never saw us as your close friends at all!” Santino said.


    Belinda said, “Look, I understand where you’reing from, I really do. It’s just… I didn’t want to burden you with my problems anymore. But I realize my mistake now. We are friends, so I shouldn’t worry about bothering you. I promise you, it will never happen again. Will you forgive me? Please?”


    Santino could see how sincere she was.


    “You’d better remember what you said just now.”


    “Yes, of course!” Belinda quickly replied.


    “I will keep my word.”


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