Chapter 8
“Laura, that child was a mistake. I was drunk–it meant nothing!“[]
“I only suggested adopting the baby because I didn’t want you to suffer through IVF.“[]
“I never had feelings for Rosemary. Please, forgive me one more time!“]
Lincoln’s shamelessness truly exceeded all my expectations.[]
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Before I could respond, Rosemary, unable to bear hearing his words, rushed forward to confront him.[]
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But Lincoln, with a cold glare, slapped her to the ground.
“Get lost! You were just a plaything to me. What right do you have to question me?“[]
Turning his fierce gaze back to Rosemary, he then looked at me with pleading eyes.[]
“Laura, I’ll get rid of her right now! Let’s go back and get married, please!“]]
I was so infuriated by Lincoln’s audacity that I nearly laughed.[]
“Lincoln, I will never marry you. The person I’m marrying is Jasper Winston!“]
At that moment, Jasper approached, wrapping a comforting arm around my
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“Laura, it’s almost time. Let’s begin the engagement ceremony,” he said gently.
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“No! You can’t marry him! I won’t allow you to marry him!” Lincoln shouted, his voice filled with desperation.[]
“Uncle has been in love with someone else for
over a decade! He’ll never truly love you!“]]
“You’ll never be happy with him. I’m the only one who truly loves you!“]
Hearing this, a dangerous glint flashed in Jasper’s eyes as he fixed a deadly glare on Lincoln.]
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If it weren’t for the faint thread of familial ties between them, Lincoln’s actions would have warranted a much harsher punishment.]
Lincoln, still shouting and trying to charge at us, was quickly subdued by the bodyguards on Mr. Winston’s orders.[]
No matter how much he struggled, it was futile.[]
In the end, both Lincoln and Rosemary were thrown out of the engagement banquet.[]
Under the witness of all the guests, Jasper and I completed our engagement ceremony.[]
After the banquet, Jasper took me to see the fireworks display he had arranged for me.[]
His friends approached us with champagne, offering their heartfelt congratulations.[]
Sorry for causing so much trouble during what should’ve been a perfect engagement banquet…” I said, feeling guilty.[]
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Jasper didn’t blame me at all. Instead, he pulled me gently into his arms.
“Laura, this wasn’t your fault. There’s no need to apologize.“[]
His understanding and kindness only made me feel more unsettled.]
After a moment of thought, I decided to tell him the truth.]
“Actually, Mrs. Winston was right. I lost the ability to have children after the car accident,” I said hesitantly.
“So I thought it over and decided to tell you. If you regret-“]
Before I could finish, Jasper interrupted me, gripping my hand tightly as he spoke.
Laura, I don’t regret anything. On the contrary, I feel so lucky to be marrying you.“[]
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“Not having children doesn’t matter. What I love is you, and having you is more than enough!”
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As he spoke, he pulled out a slightly faded, old photograph from his pocket.]]
Confused, I took it and looked closely, only to widen my eyes in shock.]
“This photo….. the person in it—is that me?“[]
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Jasper looked at me with a gentle, gaze and nodded.[]
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“I need to be honest with you about something,” he began, “about the rumors of me having a ‘first love‘ that I’ve cherished for years.”
Realization dawned on me, and I pointed at
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“Are you saying… I’m the one you’ve been all these
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Through Jasper’s words, I learned about the deep and patient love he had harbored for me over so many years.
Before he went abroad, he had spent a long time living in the Winston family’s old estate.
Because of his reserved personality and poor health, none of the other children wanted to play with him.]
At the time, I was the only one who, while following Lincoln around, would pay attention to him.[]
I not only brought him food every day but also told him jokes to cheer him up.[]
Jasper held my hand tightly, his rare vulnerability shining through as he spoke earnestly.[]
“Laura, I fell for you a long time ago, but I never got the chance to tell you.“[]
“By the time I returned to the country and heard about you again, you were already with Lincoln.“[]
So every time I came back, I could only watch you from afar, never daring to disturb you.“[]
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