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”

purpose!” Elodia resentfully thought. Then, she turned around to notice the expensive cup

a fake appearance. He only took a sip of this coffee and didn’t finish it. I’m sure he has never enjoyed

confident that a guy willing to marry a sanitary worker who had been once imprisoned was a loser, with his only merit

don’t speak ill of others” Ronin furrowed his brows slightly, not appreciating how his girlfriend

to him. She signaled for the waiter, intending to settle the bill. To her surprise, the waiter said. “The

few cups of coffee, this wasn’t a cheap meal

grew more contorted as her thoughts raced through her mind. “Who is this

mall when she suddenly said, “I won’t dwell on what you

colleague isn’t that great of

Jonathan and she were a genuine couple, Elodia’s earlier remarks were obviously meant to stir up

you take my

thought, “What is he implying by asking me to take his words seriously? What he said just

residence. She exited the car with Jonathan, and they were about to enter the house when he suddenly stopped in his

said. ‘I’ve been so hungry that

father’s urn and stayed alone in the tiny, dilapidated house for an extended period. During that time, he experienced intense hunger, so much so that he had nearly no

end, he finally regained his strength when a neighbor knocked on his cloor and provided him with food.

figure. His calm delivery of those words unexpectedly

childhood stories to her when he

snow after his mother abandoned them.

had endured some callous times

When Jonathan uttered his final sentence, an unconscious urge welled within her, reminiscent of how she used to reach out and pat him to comfort him.

he was no longer the “Jon” she knew. He was Jonathan, someone she

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