Chapter 42

The following morning, Estelle awakened to the brightness streaming in through the windows. As she opened her eyes and surveyed the unfamiliar surroundings, memories of the previous night flooded her mind.

She turned her head, and she was the only one on the bed.

A sudden thought crossed her mind: Did Jonathan jump out the window and run away?

Nope, because she soon heard his voice.

Estelle looked in the direction of the sound and saw the man standing on the balcony with his back to her, talking on the phone.

Jonathan was wearing a bathrobe, his broad shoulders and narrow waist, and long legs were undoubtedly attractive even just from his silhouette.

He was asking Millard, “How much longer is the agreement with the Macclain family?”

Estelle silently calculated to herself a little over a month.

the other end of the phone, Millard gave him the exact

family, terminate the agreement early, and get the paperwork done in

already given the Macclain family what they wanted. Although he had never met Ms. Macclain and had no feelings for her, he had respected the marriage enough during his three years. abroad,

forced, and this time, for whatever reason, he had violated the principle of loyalty in marriage, it was not right

“What a jerk,

his demeanor composed while Estelle feigned composure of her own. “Do you

room having a grayish-white tone and simple decorations. It looked like a temporary apartment Jonathan used

holding a white shirt in his hand,

thank you!”

he heard

moment, the girl spoke,

against the bed, wearing his

As she did so,

and he looked away, sitting on

she was done, Jonathan smiled lightly. “Glad you’re not making

“Certainly not,” she replied, her voice steady. “I should express my

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“How long have you been plotting for

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