Initially, she thought he would agree, but he shook his head and said, "I'm busy tomorrow. I have an important deadline, and it's almost due." Scarlett couldn't help but feel disappointed to hear this. Although she knew he always prioritized work, she also felt very bored. They weren't like an engaged couple at all. There were no feelings between them. The more she thought about it, the more upset she felt. She couldn't help but pout and say, "Can't you go out with me for just one day? We've known each other for so long, but we've never gone out together. Can't we do it once, now that we're about to get married?"Although she was complaining, she controlled her tone to make sure he did not feel like she was making a fuss for no reason. She only expressed a hint of frustration as she knew Jonathan was more receptive to gentle coaxing than force. Making a scene wouldn't work with him. Upon hearing her upset tone, Jonathan gave in and asked, "So, you want to go shopping?" Scarlett
She and Jonathan both turned back in surprise and found a group of people who were dressed similarly to them but looked somewhat arrogant. She guessed that they were probably from wealthy families. Their demeanor and attire were similar to Jonathan's. The man who greeted Jonathan appeared to be a few years younger than him. He seemed surprised but also glad to see Jonathan.He immediately approached Jonathan and said, "I saw your car from a distance just now. I recognized it from the license plate and knew it must be you. I didn't expect to see you here so early today. If I had known you were coming for a hike, I would have invited you too. I thought you were too busy with work, so I didn't reach out to you."Scarlett didn't know who this man was and glanced at Jonathan curiously. Jonathan immediately whispered to her, "He's a friend." Scarlett nodded in acknowledgment, but she couldn't see how someone so outgoing could be good friends with Jonathan, whose personality was quite the
Hearing these words, Jonathan glanced at her with a glint of annoyance in his eyes. It seemed he didn't appreciate her prying into such matters. Scarlett quickly clarified, "Please don't get me wrong. I'm not being nosy. I'm just curious. After all, you almost married her."Jonathan remained silent as he nodded. Scarlett felt uneasy at his reaction. His nod suggested that he had feelings for Melissa before. She always thought he was a reserved man who would never develop feelings for another woman. Although it made her uncomfortable, she pressed on, "You had feelings for her, but did she have feelings for you?" He seemed to be in deep thought for a moment. Eventually, he replied, "No." Only then did Scarlett realize what a lovesick puppy he could be. Her imagination ran wild as she pictured how Jonathan was deeply in love with Melissa and how she didn't reciprocate his feelings. Moreover, Melissa might even have resented the pressure her family gave to marry him, so she fled to
She had never been interested in such activities or other sports. It had been some time since she last exercised, so it was exhausting. Jonathan had already walked ahead, and when he turned around, he had already lost Scarlett, so he had to turn back and search for her. He found her resting at the same spot, looking tired. As he approached, she complained, "I'm so tired. I'll never do this again." Jonathan disagreed and said, "That won't do. You clearly lack exercise. It's bad for your health too. Staying at home all day is not healthy for you. From now on, we'll come here whenever we have the time so that you can improve your stamina." Scarlett was speechless. She had never seen the need to be physically fit. She hadn't led a particularly healthy lifestyle and was still perfectly healthy. She didn't understand what was the big deal. But she didn't dare to refute Jonathan. Neither did she have the strength to continue walking, so she pleaded with him, "Jonathan, I'm exhausted. Y
Zachary watched his sister helplessly. He had no choice but to step in and say, "It's better if we walk together. We can look out for each other. I believe Miss Langston wouldn't mind either." Scarlett couldn't believe how clueless and impudent these people were. She had yet to voice out her opinion on this matter. Were the Mitchells so clueless they couldn't read the room? Couldn't they see that Scarlett and Jonathan felt uncomfortable by the idea? It was hard enough for her to spend some alone time with Jonathan. Just as they started bonding, these two had to come along and ruin the atmosphere. It infuriated her to the core. At this moment, Jonathan refused firmly, saying, "It's okay. I'm afraid we're not going the same route."Tessa played dumb and pouted. "You're lying, Johnny; we're clearly going the same way! Scarlett, is there something wrong with your legs? Why are you being such a burden to Johnny?" Scarlett didn't expect Tessa to start lecturing her. Hadn't she
Zachary watched Tessa's unruly behavior and thought that although Jonathan's words crossed a line, they did make sense. He said helplessly, "Behave yourself, Tessa. Jonathan has made it quite clear there's no need to keep pestering him. It won't do you any good, either. Besides, this matter doesn't have anything to do with Scarlett. She didn't say anything at all. We should just drop this matter. Although Mrs. Sinclair has cut ties with Jonathan, I don't think things are as simple as it seems. She has always been very fond of Jonathan; she wouldn't act so harshly because of this incident. You don't want to offend her, do you?" Tessa became more adamant upon hearing Zachary's words. "I can forget what Jonathan said earlier, but you should stand up for me as my brother. I am your sister, after all. You have to help me out! Scarlett is nothing! She doesn't deserve Jonathan. This is ridiculous! She doesn't respect us at all. She just annoys me!" Zachary was getting a headache and c
She thought of someone else following them other than Mrs. Sinclair. She definitely did not have any ill intent; she was probably just concerned about them. However, the other party's intentions were unclear. They were probably after Jonathan or herself. Either way, she would not let them off easily. Since it was not a good idea to keep this from Jonathan, she decided to come clean with him and say, "Jonathan, you must've realized there were people following us, right?" She believed Jonathan couldn't have missed it with his sharp senses. Indeed, Jonathan smiled and replied, "Of course I did. But it's okay. You don't have to worry; it's nothing major." Scarlett paused momentarily before continuing, "Actually, I have a classmate working in the force, so I asked him to help me investigate this matter, and he told me that this might be related to you and the recent case you've been handling."She hadn't intended to make things so clear, but she was compelled to tell the truth seei
Scarlett was surprised that Jonathan would take the initiative and explain the situation to her. All her unhappiness immediately melted away, and her anger dissipated. How could she stay angry at him? She immediately said, "I understand. You don't have to explain this to me. I know it's about your work. Besides, I'm not an unreasonable person." He smiled reassuringly and hugged her. "Since we're already married, I should get to know your friends. Tomorrow is Sunday; why don't they join us for dinner?" Scarlett shook her head. She had already spoken to her friends about meeting Jonathan, but they all had plans for tomorrow. So she said, "I just met up with them earlier. We'll treat them to a good meal on our wedding day instead. It's okay. My friends understand you have a busy job."She wasn't angry at all as she knew him very well. He never had to explain himself to others, but today he took the initiative even though he didn't do anything wrong. She was overjoyed and even blamed