The Wrong Woman

Shortly afterward, they stepped into the villa.

Imogen found herself in the opulent living room, nervously scanning its lavish surroundings. She hesitated to touch anything. Each item seemed too valuable to risk damaging.

In contrast, Jasper appeared at ease in this environment. He swiftly carried their luggage upstairs.

Upon returning downstairs, he vanished into the kitchen. Moments later, he reappeared with a glass of water, handing it to Imogen.

"Thank you," Imogen murmured appreciatively as she took the glass, feeling its warmth.

Sensing Imogen's unease, Jasper tried to reassure her, saying, "Feel free to make yourself comfortable here. You don't need to worry about damaging anything."

Taking a sip of the warm water, Imogen nervously replied, "But this place isn't our home."

Jasper smiled gently, reaching out to stroke her hair. "That's alright. Just try to relax a bit, okay?"

taken aback, standing frozen as she locked eyes with Jasper, her heart racing with

late that his actions had unintentionally made her uneasy. Having grown accustomed to affectionately patting Candice's head, this gesture of fondness came naturally to him. Retracting his hand, Jasper cleared his throat and said, "I'm off to work now. Take your time to settle in and make yourself

Imogen nodded in response.

his face. Eventually, he departed, leaving Imogen alone in the house as he headed out

left. Putting down her glass, she

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featured a variety of rooms, including guest accommodations and versatile spaces for fitness, cinema, entertainment, study, and

Jasper's luggage were not in the same place. Moving on to the adjacent master bedroom, she found her luggage neatly arranged inside. Instantly, confusion clouded her mind. Was Jasper hinting that

of their

Imogen began unpacking her

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