The Wrong Woman

After work, Jasper returned home to find a note on the fridge, alongside gifts on the cabinet and the black card he had given to Imogen earlier. Feeling irritated, he loosened his tie, shed his coat, and threw it onto the bed. Sitting on the edge, he leaned forward with his hands cradling his forehead. He closed his eyes, his breaths deepening with each passing moment.

Today, she returned the gifts and the bank card. Tomorrow, it could very well be divorce papers. The more Jasper dwelled on it, the heavier his heart grew.

After a moment of contemplation, he left his room and approached Imogen's door. His knocks met with silence. Knowing she was inside, he spoke softly, "Imogen, can we talk?"

Still, there was no response.

He called out again, "Imogen..."

"

A soft voice from within replied, "I'm going to sleep."

Checking the time, Jasper realized it was still early. He lingered at the door for a while before reluctantly returning to his room.

He showered and changed into pajamas. Around 9:00 pm, he returned to Imogen's room again, but this time, he bypassed knocking and used his fingerprint to unlock the door. Closing it behind him, he left the room in darkness.

Imogen, still wide awake, heard the door open and nervously turned to look over. A tall, muscular figure entered.

Imogen's body tensed as she clutched the sheets tightly, her eyes wide with astonishment as Jasper walked into the room.

He removed his shoes and slid under the covers beside her.

breath came raggedly as she timidly asked, "Jasper, what are you

face her, Jasper's long fingers gently encircled Imogen's slender waist, drawing her close

her back damp with sweat,

Jasper, adding to Imogen's already anxious state. She attempted to free

"Don't move

swallowed hard, and her body tensed further, frozen in

cautiously inquired, "What exactly do you

contentedly in a husky tone, "I want to fall asleep holding

I don't want to," Imogen

get used to having me around," Jasper

whispering, "Jasper,

voice turned serious. "From now on, we will

for your period

I'll be sleeping

other day.

do it once every

frustration grew as she raised her

pushed to madness. He was driven to madness by the looming threat

husband and wife to sleep together? A

divorced,"

let that