Chapter 578

Milcah was startled, even incredulous. How could such a monumental life event occur without her knowing? Surely he owed his sister that piece of information.

Jonathan could only offer a resigned smile. How could he explain that his marriage was more necessity than choice?

At that time, Derek Henry and his foster mother had been expelled from Crimson Ridge, their fate since then uncertain. Derek had even tried to steal Jonathan's identity and marry his betrothed, Carnelian. Their ultimate banishment from the city was nothing short of a tragedy.

No one knew Jonathan's status in Crimson Ridge, and how could Derek and his mother tell anyone without losing face?

Gazing at Milcah's face, rich with suspicion and unanswered questions, Jonathan was lost for words.

"Where is Derek now?" he suddenly shifted the topic.

Since Derek and his mother were expelled from Crimson Ridge by the Wang family, Jonathan had lost contact and had no