The Abandoned Wife

Chapter 1099

Just as those words went past Jonathan's lips, Lucian tightened his grip on his glass.

Six years ago...

"You must have treated Dr. Jarvis far worse six years ago than how Dr. Jarvis is treating you now," Jonathan went on. "Back then, I wondered about what she would feel about you focusing on work and Aubree only. I thought she would have left in no time, but to my surprise, she actually lived with you for so many years and even gave birth to your children."

At that moment, a thought seemed to have popped up in Jonathan's head. "It looks like Dr. Jarvis was deeply in love with you back then. You say you're a persevering man, but you're giving up on her in mere months just because she's a little more serious about her work. In contrast, Dr. Jarvis had stayed by your side for years."

Jonathan even felt bad for Roxanne when he thought about the things she had to go through during those years. Once he was done saying his piece, he clicked his tongue and shook his head. Lucian's expression darkened.

How did she persevere during all those years, then? I thought she was being unreasonable when she abruptly departed back then. Now that I think about it, she must have reached her limits. What thoughts did she have on the night of her departure?

that time made Lucian's heart

is my fault," he said after

Jonathan stiffened.

time he had heard Lucian admit that

and now she's doing the same thing to me." The look of self-deprecation was bright in Lucian's eyes. "Perhaps this is

the bitterness lacing Lucian's words, Jonathan lowered his gaze

mentioned what had happened six years ago because the matter popped up in his

don't you put aside your original plan and court Dr. Jarvis again? It's to fix the regret the two of you

thought that Lucian would finally consider that option, but the moment he

"It's too late."

filled his glass again and downed the

glass. He stubbornly continued, "Since you know you've done wrong, why do you not want to fix the mistake?" "I can't

this time. She's only dealing with me half-heartedly as an act of courtesy. A wave of frustration rose