No Chance of Remarriage: Get Lost

Thomas was startled by an elderly voice; he turned around and saw it was Julia.

He quickly explained, "Oh, no, Old Madam Wickam. That was Mr. Wickam on the phone. I..."

Julia furrowed, and her expression turned serious.

"Thomas, you seemed really happy to get his call. Are you sure you're not...?"

Thomas looked at Julia's concerned face and didn't know whether to laugh or cry.

He waved his hands and assured her, "No, no, Old Madam Wickam. I'm definitely not the person you think I am. I was happy because Mr. Wickam told me he's currently with Ms. Benett and asked me to get them dinner!"

"Is that so?" Julia's skeptical gaze didn't waver, clearly showing that she didn't believe him.

Thomas assured Julia, "Of course, it's true, Old Madam Wickam. I've worked for Mr. Wickam for years; you know me better than anyone. I'm not gay, and I'm not interested in Mr. Wickam. I'm happy because I see him and Ms. Bennet getting closer!"

Julia was skeptical. After all, there had been no shortage of scandalous rumors about Gareth being gay before he married Elisa.

to Thomas,

do something to help Gareth and Elisa. They were meant to be together, and she

and she saw that he was sincere. Being a caring elderly, Julia was concerned about Thomas too. She knew that Thomas had been

a good kid. For that very reason, she couldn't just let it slide. So, she turned to Thomas and said, "You're not a kid anymore, Thomas. How

Thomas was startled.

had been genuinely delighted by the progress between Gareth and Elisa. Now, not only was he misunderstood by Old Madam Wickam about his sexual orientation, but he also had to endure her nagging and

had no choice but to patiently explain, hoping to ease Old Madam

Madam Wickam, I want to prioritize my career now.

his perspective. "I see. In that case,

off guard

dreading the potential

Wickam, let's forget about setting me up with someone. I think it's best if I go deliver the

mentioned accompanying him to deliver the food. If he let her come along to where Gareth and Elisa were, it would be like walking

apparent, "Didn't you agree to it just now? And now you suddenly don't want me to come? I'm an old lady, but Thomas, don't