The Wrong Woman

"Have you met that woman before?" Jasper asked.

"We haven't seen her in person. Her parents handled the negotiations," Gregory answered.

Jasper nodded in understanding upon hearing this. "Dad, everything is settled now. You should take some rest." "Okay, you should get to bed early too."

With that, Gregory retreated to his room, leaving Jasper slumped on the sofa, closing his eyes to rest.

Meanwhile, Imogen emerged from the bathroom and found Jasper reclined on the sofa, apparently asleep.

Approaching quietly, she leaned down and whispered, "Ash, don't sleep here, you—"

Before she could finish, Jasper opened his eyes.

Imogen stood frozen, her eyes locked onto Jasper's profound gaze.

His eyes shimmered with mystery and depth, their intensity captivating as he gazed into hers.

Imogen nervously cleared her throat before advising, "You shouldn't stay here; you might catch a cold. Take a shower before heading to your room to sleep." "Imogen."

"Yes?"

"Do you have any regrets?"

"Regrets about what?"

marrying me so

good to me. Why would I regret anything? But given my family's circumstances and

out slowly, tenderly clasping her delicate hand in his own. He gently stroked her thumb and whispered,

as she watched him hold her hand. Her cheeks flushed crimson as she shyly glanced

she murmured. "Do you want me

a moment

let go of

the bedroom, while he headed

Imogen gently touched her flushed

breath, she murmured to herself, "Imogen, you're too easily flustered. Just holding hands with him and you're a bundle of

Jasper's pajamas. As she opened the drawer to find

slightly overweight. So why were his boxers

blushed once more, her embarrassment palpable as she swiftly tucked

a deep breath, followed by another, feeling

Imogen approached the bathroom door and called out, "Ash, I've got your clothes. Can you open the door and take them?" Upon hearing

her arm

the door behind him. That night proved restless for both of them, each consumed by their thoughts and burdened with heavy hearts,

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