The Wrong Woman

Chapter 985



Jasper countered, "And what about you? How many boyfriends have you had before?"

Imogen's reaction faltered slightly, a complexity flickering in her gaze. Swiftly, she lowered her head, her tone heavy as she replied, "None."

Jasper couldn't miss the despondency in Imogen's response. Sensing something amiss, he pressed on, "While you may not have dated, I'm sure you've had feelings for someone before, haven't you?"

Imogen offered a wry smile, arching an eyebrow at him. "Well, we've all had our companions, haven't we? No one betrayed anyone, so let's not dwell on the past, okay?"

Jasper sensed he had touched upon a sensitive subject; it was apparent that Imogen cherished someone deeply. However, constrained by circumstances, she settled for whoever came her way.

Reflecting on this, Jasper felt a twinge of unease. "Well, who was the one who initially brought up this topic?" he questioned.

"Sorry," Imogen apologized.

let the matter slide. "Were you infatuated with someone, or was it

out of the room. With a sigh escaping her

a pod. Their bond transcended the boundaries of

if neither had found their soulmate by age 30,

best friend was well aware of the underlying attraction between Imogen and Ethan, along with their

pursued a physical relationship with Ethan, resulting in an unplanned pregnancy and their rushed marriage this year. This betrayal deepened Imogen's sense of urgency to settle

night, Imogen and Jasper laid on the modest bed, their bodies tense. Jasper felt

Imogen lying beside him, his unease lingering despite the separation of their blankets. His heart fluttered erratically, his thoughts scattering

that held Jasper's gaze. Despite being 27, she seemed as youthful as a 20-year-old, her skin radiant

gripped Jasper's throat as he swallowed hard, discomfort prickling his spine. With a gentle shift, he turned to fully face Imogen, silently cherishing her presence. As he

all, she was someone he had harbored feelings for over a decade

soundly, her serene state contrasting sharply with Jasper's

marriage and was still clinging