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.

quite cold. She felt just melancholy and regretted that she didn't have Jacob, the man who would stay

also hesitated, actually. 'While Jacob

Jonathan, nevertheless,

had to keep the bigger picture in mind. This was most likely why

15th of next month. It's just a matter of time." Jonathan's vision distorted as he spoke these words. It would be a marriage with a purpose in

Jacob know." Alice's eyes shimmered with enthusiasm for

days before she wouldn't be able to

she'd be in a more glamorous situation and hold a better position. Yet, she had no idea that getting this perception made

we marry, we'll both be able to live our own lives, since the truth

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

feelings for Alice in the first place. He did, however,

discuss business. You may now go. It will be unpleasant if you're here." Jonathan took a deep drag on the

this, they continued to live apart. Alice

blinked and drifted away like a butterfly.

he saw Alice out, "You can come out now. She already

the door and looked at Jonathan, staring directly at the

Half a cigarette was just in Jonathan's hand. Even though he did not smoke, the smoke would burn so readily as long as it was lit.

Caution is the parent of safety." Thompson took a step

more solemnly, his eyes focused on Thompson.

worried." With

anything and instead poured himself a

When Jonathan saw Thompson was silent,

irritating me?" Thompson glanced askance at Jonathan. Despite his devil-may-care attitude,

Don't mind it. It's time for me to start thinking about the upcoming wedding. Besides, I've had a lot on my plate lately." Jonathan patted his back

it did not appear to be