The Wrong Woman

Chapter 983



Jasper found himself caught between amusement and frustration.

Noticing Jasper's discomfort, Gregory quickly caught on and hastily clarified, "Ash, don't worry about it. I was just teasing you.

"Besides, Imogen was just a young girl back then and was entirely engrossed in her studies. Romance was the last thing on her mind. Let's just consider it a bit of good-natured banter."

"I understand," Jasper replied with a polite smile.

As Gregory poured more coffee for Jasper, the latter accepted it graciously, cradling the cup with both hands. "Thank you."

"Keep in mind, Ash, you're the man Aunt Eloise believes is the perfect match for Imogen, and our entire family puts faith in her judgment.

"We're not seeking wealth or status. All we ask is that you treat Imogen with care and that you both support each other in marriage."

"I understand, Dad." Upon hearing Gregory's elevated expectations and effusive praise for the fictitious Asher, Jasper felt his heart sink deeper into a hollow ache.

Similarly, Imogen's abrupt proposal to marry a man she had only just met left her feeling completely stunned and bewildered. Unbeknownst to her, the mere notion of her request had initially startled Jasper.

would probably lead to her immediate departure, rushing straight into marriage

begin afresh, Jasper was

Imogen again was a twist of fate, woven through the

life partner and on the verge of marriage

the table. It was a modest, homemade

heartfelt blessings and well-wishes. Despite the

Imogen took Jasper's suitcase

A cluttered desk occupied one corner, stacked with books and a computer, while a wardrobe and

this room?" Jasper asked, surprise evident

the rest of my family. If you need to prepare for work, it's best to wake up early

Nevertheless, he understood that he had chosen this course, and he was resolved to endure

he asked, scanning the room without

gesturing toward her bed. "Right here! Are you seriously expecting

momentarily rendered

a bed, I can sleep in my parents' room. It's bigger, and I

interjected, "That's not

so sharing a bed might be a

a mix of amusement and bewilderment at Imogen's laid-back and open-minded