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.

expected. She was, however, quite cold. She felt just melancholy and regretted

He also hesitated, actually. 'While Jacob may be mad,

smirks back.' Jonathan, nevertheless, knew Jacob would never

him, he had to keep the bigger picture in mind. This was most likely why he openly made fun of

just a matter of time." Jonathan's vision distorted as he spoke these words.

right, that's it. I'll let Jacob know." Alice's eyes shimmered with enthusiasm for a brief moment

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

more glamorous situation and hold a better position. Yet, she had no idea that getting this perception made her weaker

his pocket and lit a cigarette. "I'm hoping that after we marry, we'll both be able to live our own lives, since the truth is, I

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

unfazed. He had no feelings for Alice in the first place. He did, however, wish

It will be unpleasant if you're here."

took a deep breath and stood up straight. Notwithstanding this, they continued to live apart. Alice remained to live alone in the apartment Jacob had given

good, then I'm going." Alice blinked

said to the air after he saw Alice out, "You can come out now. She already

looked at Jonathan,

anxious about things changing?" 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.

safety." Thompson took a step back, his gaze fixed at

sat more solemnly, his

everything runs smoothly, so don't be worried." With his eyes full of indifference, Jonathan shrugged off the ash from his cigarette.

and instead poured

saw Thompson was silent, he started to

you please stop irritating me?" Thompson glanced askance at Jonathan. Despite

upcoming wedding. Besides,

not appear to be effective. It seemed that Jacob's investigation was also riddled