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.

of the phone, Millard gave him

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

it was simple: he had 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

and this time, for whatever reason, he had violated the principle of loyalty in

the man’s back, she couldn’t help but mutter, “What a jerk,

in annoyance, the man concluded his phone call and entered the room. Their gazes locked momentarily, his demeanor composed while Estelle feigned composure of her

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

came back, holding a white shirt in his hand, “Someone will bring clothes over later, put

thank you!” Estelle

he heard

moment, the

wearing his shirt, which was so big and wide it almost swallowed

inside the blanket. As she did so, he could see the red marks on her

gaze darkened, and he looked away,

smiled lightly. “Glad you’re

turmoil, she managed to maintain her composure. “Certainly not,” she

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slightly. “How long have you

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