The Wrong Woman

Jasper felt his heart sink as he stood there, rooted to the spot, his intense gaze meeting Imogen's eyes blazing with anger. Momentarily speechless, he slipped his hands into his sweatpants pockets, lowered his head, and sighed.

Imogen suppressed her frustration, studying him cautiously before calmly asking, "Are you still searching for the right words, or do you plan to continue deceiving me?"

Jasper lifted his head and held her gaze firmly. "I'm Jasper Morrison."

Imogen's demeanor turned colder. "I'm fully aware. It's written on the marriage certificate."

"I deceived you. My real name isn't Asher, and I'm not the guy Eloise arranged for you to meet," Jasper said.

"Why would you pretend to be the guy Aunt Eloise set me up with?" Imogen demanded, her voice laced with anger.

Jasper felt a surge of unease. He extended his hand, wanting to reach for Imogen's hand to explain himself.

Yet, Imogen cautiously stepped back, swiftly tucking her hands behind her, and eyeing his hand warily.

slowly balling into a fist and then dropping to his side. He sighed softly. "To you, we're

wouldn't introduce him unless he were a good man. But you? Why did you pretend to be my blind date and rush

don't you think I'm a good

continued, "You're quite good-looking and tall. Finding a girlfriend would be easy with your looks. So, why rush into marrying someone

for you,"

head, furrowing her brow. "I don't buy into love at first sight and marrying someone the very

other for a long

Imogen was taken aback.

living room. "Take a seat outside. I have something to show you that will

that, he walked into his bedroom. After a momentary pause, Imogen's curiosity got the best of her, and she moved to the living room, settling onto

returned from his bedroom, holding

him. He glanced at her, a touch of sadness flickering in his eyes. He sighed softly and handed her the envelope. Curious, Imogen took it and unfolded it. Inside were several photographs. She pulled out the photos, set the envelope aside, and

photos dated back to her

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