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.

slide. "Were you infatuated with someone,

up on your own." Carrying her clothes, Imogen stepped out of the room. With a sigh escaping her lips, she closed the door, burdened by a heaviness in her heart. Suddenly, memories of Ethan

in a pod. Their bond transcended the boundaries

if neither had found their soulmate by age 30, they should marry

was well aware of the underlying attraction between Imogen and

resulting in an unplanned pregnancy and

and Jasper laid on the modest bed, their bodies tense. Jasper felt acutely aware of each breath,

lying beside him, his unease lingering despite the separation of their blankets.

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

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

After all, she was someone he had harbored feelings for over a decade ago. Throughout the night, his mind wrestled

slept soundly, her serene state contrasting

marriage and