Chapter 140

Rosalie shuddered as she raised her head dazedly and encountered Jonathan’s eyes, which held a gentle ripple within their

gaze.

Meanwhile, Elodia’s expression changed, and she forced a couple of awkward chuckles before saying, “Mr. Youngblood, I didn’t realize… how deep your feelings for Rosalie were. Have you thought about tying the knot?”

“Tm prepared to marry her as soon as she agrees,’ replied Jonathan.

Staring at Jonathan in disbelief, Rosalie could feel her heart pounding wildly. She felt as if she had just heard something

absurd.

“How’s that possible?” blurted Elodia.

Jonathan glanced at Elodia casually and asked, “What’s not possible?”

The cold, icy gleam in his eyes sent a shiver down Elodia’s spine as a sense of dread welled up within her.

“That’s enough. Rosalie, let’s go,” said Jonathan, leading Rosalie away while holding her hand.

Trotting behind Jonathan. Rosalie left with him obediently.

At the mall, Ronin looked at Elodia disapprovingly and said. “Elodia, why did you mention your friend’s past imprisonment just now? You’re lucky that Mr. Youngblood was aware of it. If he had been unaware, it might have created an awkward situation between them and could even have led to their separation”

I did it on purpose!” Elodia resentfully thought. Then, she turned around to notice the expensive cup of

sip of this coffee and didn’t finish it. I’m sure he has never enjoyed good coffee and doesn’t know how to enjoy the finer things in life,” muttered Elodia,

who had

his brows slightly, not appreciating how

the other hand, paid no attention to him. She signaled for the waiter, intending to settle the bill. To her surprise, the waiter said. “The other gentleman’s subordinate has already

a few cups of coffee, this wasn’t a cheap meal and cost around 200 dollars! Average working-class individuals can hardly afford this, and he just settled

contorted as her thoughts raced through her mind. “Who is this man?

dwell on what you

colleague isn’t that great of

was hereft of speech. If Jonathan and she were a genuine couple, Elodia’s earlier remarks were obviously meant to stir up trouble.

suggest you take my words

his words seriously? What he said just now… Does he know the implication of his words when he mentions he’s prepared to

Youngblood residence. She exited the car with Jonathan,

‘I’ve been so hungry that I thought I

for an extended period. During that time, he experienced intense hunger, so much so that he had nearly no strength left, feeling

finally regained his strength when a neighbor knocked on his cloor and provided him with

was taken aback by Jonathan’s words and fixed her gaze on his retreating figure.

recounted his childhood stories to her when he

died in the snow after his mother abandoned them. Rosalie

some callous times before

final sentence, an unconscious urge welled within her, reminiscent of how she used to reach out

he was no longer the “Jon” she knew. He was Jonathan, someone she should. refrain from touching or

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