Mission To Remarry

Just as those words went past Jonathan’s lips, Lucian tightened his grip on his glass. Six years ago…

“You must have treated Dr. Jarvis far worse six years ago than how Dr. Jarvis is treating you now,” Jonathan went on. “Back then, I wondered about what she would feel about you focusing on work and Aubree only. I thought she would have left in no time, but to my surprise, she actually lived with you for so many years and even gave birth to your children.”

At that moment, a thought seemed to have popped up in Jonathan’s head. “It looks like Dr. Jarvis was deeply in love with you back then. You say you’re a persevering man, but you’re giving up on her in mere months just because she’s a little more serious about her work. In contrast, Dr. Jarvis had stayed by your side for years.”

Jonathan even felt bad for Roxanne when he thought about the things she had to go through during those years. Once he was done saying his piece, he clicked his tongue and shook his head. Lucian’s expression darkened.

How did she persevere during all those years, then? I thought she was being unreasonable when she abruptly departed back then. Now that I think about it, she must have reached her limits.

What thoughts did she have on the night of her departure?

time made Lucian’s heart ache. “This is my fault,” he said after a beat Jonathan stiffened. This

The look of self- deprecation was bright in

lacing Lucian’s words, Jonathan lowered his gaze

because the matter popped up in his head; he did not mean to

.original plan and court Dr. Jarvis again? It’s to fix the regret the two of you

the moment he said that, Lucian’s unhesitating rejection came. “It’s too

filled his glass again and downed the

glass. He stubbornly continued,

“I can’t do that.”

me? I’m certain that Roxanne’s already sick of how clingy I’ve been during this time. She’s only