Chapter 170

During countless silent nights, he had touched his heart and confessed to himself that he did have genuine feelings for Orla at one point. Yet her family had consistently pushed him into corners, driving them into opposing worlds.

Jonathan knew one irrefutable fact: from their first acquaintance to the day they married, their union was doomed for failure. The young Orla had yet to experience the vicissitudes of life; she was a woman enthralled by power. She chose to marry Jonathan only for his then tens-of-millions worth of assets.

In summary, her pursuit was one of material gain, ensuring their marriage would ultimately shatter—only the manner of its destruction remained uncertain.

"It's only a month now until our child makes its debut in this world. Edward informed me he's in Crystal Cove, but he has no inkling of our rendezvous here." Orla confessed with raw candor.

Jonathan had never seen this facet of Orla before. She had truly metamorphosed.

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