Chapter 10

Jenny wept quietly, studying Ash's expression. As expected, bringing up that incident was enough to stir his guilt.

The elites of Sol might have known these two to be lovebirds marked for each other, but Jenny knew the truth.

Before the skiing incident, Ash had treated her like a sister. He had never felt romantic love toward her.

In fact, at times, it would seem like they were mere acquaintances. He had never tried to be close to her despite their friendship. His distant attitude had made Jenny think she had received a polite rejection.

Later, rumors revealed that Ash had been completely against the engagement.

Nobody arranged marriages for children anymore. Even the concept of arranged marriage itself seemed outdated.

That incident had given Jenny a chance to secure a promise, but it hadn't prepared her for the twists that followed.

"I'll fulfill my promise and take care of you, Jenny. That includes the child too," Ash said.

This was not what Jenny wanted to hear!

She had al