The Wrong Woman

Imogen quickly shook her head and said, "No, I met Yulia."

Jasper asked, "What did she say to you?"

Imogen sighed in relief. She smiled as she said, "Nothing much, just some ambiguous words that could easily be misunderstood."

Jasper gently rubbed her fair and soft hand. He said slowly, "So, you were bothered by it but didn't tell me?"

Imogen fell silent, feeling conflicted.

Jasper was disappointed. He said, "We've only been married for a short time, but we are a real couple now.

"When you agreed to this blind date and quick marriage, wasn't it to find a good man and live a stable life? Where has your confidence in marriage gone?"

Imogen gave a bitter smile. She responded, "I wanted to find someone of similar status, but I ended up marrying into a wealthy family."

"Isn't it good that your life has improved?"

"Of course," Imogen said with a genuine smile.

eyes affectionately, though he was

he was looking at her like

around her shoulders then pulled her into his embrace and hugged her

him back tightly, breathing in his

face in her shoulder as he was seeking comfort

why he seemed so down

his waist as her

He held her tighter, his cheek brushing against the soft skin of her

neck but was too embarrassed to mention it,

voice. He murmured, "Imogen, do you have a place for me in your heart?" Imogen froze

in a pleading tone, "I really love you. Can't you make

as her heart

she suddenly realized there was no reason to feel insecure about herself. It was Jasper who loved her first and had tricked her

a wealthy family.

have to feel insecure.

against Jasper's. She wanted to pull back to look at him, but