Chapter 171

"After you were released from prison, I've seen how you've treated Adela. The mistake from years past was caused by Harding William; you were merely a victim." Orla began, her eyes a scrutinizing mirror reflecting the life Jonathan had led.

"You've done more than enough to make it up to her."

"Had it not been for you, Adela would still be selling fish in the market. How could she have transformed into the CEO of a burgeoning brand like Moonlight?"

"You could say you've spoiled her, perhaps overly so."

"Even if you were to marry another woman for an unavoidable reason, you needn't feel guilty toward Adela."

Orla paused, her gaze shifting to a look of admiration: "Jonathan, your greatest flaw is that you treat everyone too well. You're always considering the feelings of others, in a world where most only think of themselves."

This wasn't flattery, but a distillation of her understanding of him.

In her younger days, she'd thought Jonathan weak