"I used to like him, but that's really a thing of the past now."
"He cheated on me with my sister, abandoning our ten years of feelings. How could I possibly like him again?"
"Ashton Heath, please believe me." Joanna Lawrence's eyes were filled with sincerity, her gaze straightforward. "I admit that I had thought of getting a divorce from you before because I felt that our marriage wouldn't last long. But..."
"But what?" His deep black eyes locked on her. "What do you think now?"
Joanna saw a hint of eagerness in those profound eyes.
Though it wasn't obvious, she still caught it.
He could hardly wait to know her answer.
Joanna bit her lip and thought carefully: "Now I won't think about getting a divorce anymore. Ashton Heath, I will truly try to accept you and our marriage. Whether the outcome is good or bad, I want to give it a serious try."
"There won't be a bad outcome."
