Ex-wife, Please Come Back

"I used to believe that being with Jacob would make me happy. However, I've recently realized that this isn't the situation. And now I consider that allowing myself to be pleased is the most positive thing I can do."

On the table, Alice grabbed a glass of wine and took a sip nonstop. It was because she lost her relationship with Jacob that she became an alcoholic. Despite the doctor's advice not to drink alcohol of any kind, Alice persisted in drinking.

Jonathan kept his smile hidden as he gazed blankly at Alice. Even before that, Jonathan had assumed Alice was a woman who prioritized love above all else.

Hence, Jonathan treated Alice with contempt at the time. Since she was sentimental, he believed she couldn't do something earth-shattering. Jonathan, on the other hand, realized that Alice had been very sober at this stage.

Her decisions were not taken in a glum way but rather with meticulous planning. Her willingness to carry out these actions was most likely driven by her own interests.

Jonathan's lips twitched at the corners. He wished he could say more, but he couldn't. Alice was, in truth, the very same type of individual as he was.

They can both use any tactic to fulfill their goals. Jonathan fought the urge to say something more.

'It's suspicious that I can't tell what you're thinking, ' Jonathan pondered. His expression was unusually serious. He intensified his curiosity about the woman in front of him.

Thompson's remarks to Jonathan may have been meant to restrain him from overthinking matters.

According to Thompson, Alice was a woman who valued love above all else. That was why she wedded him. Momentarily, with a convincing smile, Jonathan stared at Alice.

Every connection in this world was prepared ahead of time. They either savored love or enjoyed the benefits from others.

Many people would suffer in vain if this were not the reality. They had to stop engaging forever with one another unless they could receive affection and other perks.

People were rivals primarily because they did not profit from the actions of others.

"Has the wedding date been set? I need to double-check the time." Alice caressed the lovely ring on her tiny finger.

The ring had an aloof feel to it. Despite the glamorous ring on her finger, Alice kept silent and unbothered.

as happiness or comfort, as she had expected. She was, however, quite cold. She felt just melancholy and regretted that she didn't have Jacob, the man who would stay with her until the end

Jonathan gazed. He also hesitated, actually. 'While Jacob

he smirks back.' Jonathan, nevertheless,

picture in mind. This was most likely why he openly

time." Jonathan's vision distorted as

eyes shimmered with enthusiasm for a brief moment before

now a dozen of days before she wouldn't be able to see Jacob again.

be in a more glamorous situation and hold a better position. Yet, she had

cigarette. "I'm hoping that after we marry, we'll both be able to live our own lives, since the truth is, I love independence so

just what I'm aiming for." Alice gave a thoughtful answer.

feelings for Alice in the first place. He did, however, wish to own all of

be unpleasant if you're

stood up straight. Notwithstanding this, they continued to live apart. Alice remained to live alone in the apartment Jacob had given her.

then I'm going." Alice blinked

he saw Alice

door and looked at

things changing?" Half a cigarette was just in Jonathan's hand. Even though he did not smoke, the smoke would burn

safety." Thompson took a step back,

his eyes

be worried." With his eyes full of indifference, Jonathan shrugged off the ash from

saw Jonathan's expression, he didn't say anything and instead poured

Thompson was silent,

askance at

the upcoming wedding. Besides, I've had a lot on my plate lately." Jonathan patted his back of

on Jacob, but it did not appear to be effective. It seemed that Jacob's investigation was also riddled