The Wrong Woman

Jasper's overwhelming presence loomed large over Ethan.

Ethan couldn't help but falter in response to Jasper's imposing demeanor.

Imogen picked up on Ethan's tension and anxiety. Trying to diffuse the tension, she said, "It was just a minor disagreement, nothing serious." Jasper frowned, his expression darkening further.

Imogen nervously swallowed as she glanced at Ethan. "Weren't you supposed to be bringing breakfast home to Scarlett?"

Ethan nodded hurriedly. "Yes, that's right. I should get going."

With those words, he turned and hurried away.

Jasper let out a cold scoff as he watched Ethan leave, his frustration mounting. He felt as though he was on the brink of losing his sanity.

In their childhood, Imogen felt no affection for Jasper. Now, as adults, her heart belonged to someone else.

Jasper couldn't understand why he kept subjecting himself to such anguish.

Why did he ever have to meet her?

Just then, Imogen cautiously approached Jasper, asking, "Are you angry?"

Jasper shook his head. After all, his frustration was with himself rather than with Imogen.

it, or was it

wasn't me,"

you," Jasper's voice

Imogen lowered her gaze.

took a deep breath, silencing his inner turmoil. He gently clasped her hand, escorting

walked together, Imogen furrowed her brow in confusion. "Jay, why are we going home? I was just heading out to

"What? Why?"

"We're moving."

we going to

abroad and won't be back for ten years. He's asked me to move in and

aback by the

there really be such a stroke of luck

to pay rent?"

gently taking her hand as they went up the

Jasper. Watching his tight grip on her hand, she couldn't help

if he feared she would disappear if he were to

a thoughtful pause, Imogen felt compelled to clear the

there's nothing romantic between Ethan and me. We were good friends in the past, and now we're barely acquaintances."

home, he updated Carol and Gregory on the situation. Despite his wish to have them move in

and Imogen had to move out on their