Chapter 194
For a long time, Jonathan and I kept our distance. No contact, no confrontation. I knew he was waiting for me to come to him.
After finalizing the equity transfer for New Voyage and sorting out all the necessary preparations, I finally went to Millenia. He had just finished a meeting. He looked tired, leaning back in his chair to rest. When I walked in, he didn’t even lift his head, as if he had expected this moment.
“Close the door,” he said quietly. I hesitated for a second, then shut it behind me. Just as I turned around, Jonathan suddenly moved. Before I could react, he pressed me lightly against the door, arms wrapped around me from behind.
“I thought you’d take a lot longer to come find me,” he murmured. His voice was low and rough, a little hoarse from exhaustion. I didn’t move. I stayed still in his arms, not saying a word.
Realizing something, he turned me around to face him. His eyes met mine, calm and steady. “Are we making peace now?” I smiled. “Sure.”
I answered too easily. Jonathan didn’t relax. If anything, he only looked at me more intently, as if trying to read my mind. When the silence stretched too long, I spoke. “I just don’t want to fight anymore. Isn’t that a good thing?” “It is,” he replied without hesitation. He paused, watching me. “What changed your mind?”
I kept my tone light, pretending to sound at ease. “Because all this time, I’ve just been trying to get your attention.” He blinked, surprised by my answer.
Jonathan loosened his hold on me. As I rubbed my wrist, he glanced down at my ring finger. “Put the wedding ring back on.” I nodded without resistance. “Alright. I’ll find it and wear it again.” “No need.” He walked over to the safe, opened the door, and took the ring out. “Put it on now.” I stared for a moment. “You kept it?”
“I knew you were just throwing a tantrum. If I had let you really sell this ring, I have no idea what kind of revenge you’d cook up later.” I couldn’t help but laugh. “So, I still have the power to torture you?” He didn’t answer. Instead, he took my hand and slid the ring onto my finger. The ten–carat pink diamond was back where it belonged. I looked at it and spoke softly. “This ring is too big for everyday wear. I should probably put it back in the safe.” Jonathan leaned forward and kissed my forehead. “You were the one who said you wanted a pink diamond that matched your birthday.” I looked up in surprise. “But my birthday is October ninth.” He smiled faintly. “Which is why the diamond is 10.9 carats.”
My gaze wavered. “That must have cost a fortune…” He reached out and gently tucked my hair behind my ear. “Funny how you don’t remember the price when you’re angry with me.” I shook my head. Truthfully, I really didn’t remember.
Seeing that I wasn’t resisting anymore, his expression softened. “Every time we fight, all you think about is how terribly I treat you. You’re such an ungrateful little thing.” I gave a bitter smile. “So, you do know you’ve treated me badly?” His voice dropped a notch. “I just didn’t want you spending time with Frederick. That’s all. I never meant to hurt you.”
I almost brought up the past, almost opened those old wounds. But then I remembered why I had come here, and swallowed the words. Instead, I smiled. “It’s fine now. When are we going home?”
It was probably the first time since I lost my memory that I had asked him that question. He seemed a little taken aback. He stared at me for a long moment. Then he spoke softly above me, his voice slow and steady. “Soon. Wait for me.”
I nodded and sat quietly in his office while he finished reviewing documents. By the time he was done, night had already fallen outside. He walked over, reached for my hand, and said,