Not only was Jonathan taken aback, but those familiar with the twists and turns of their relationship—Bert, Louis, Cecilia, and others—were also stunned, staring at the scene on stage in disbelief. According to the news they had received, Jonathan intended to publicly acknowledge her and their two children today, thereby giving them a legitimate identity. If she agreed, Jonathan could go to the civil affairs bureau and remarry her right away. However, she had never been particularly enthusiastic about this matter.
Jonathan took a deep breath to calm his mind and then stepped forward to take her hand. She took a step back, avoiding his touch, leaving his hand suspended in the air. The pain in his eyes shocked everyone watching.
If she hadn't forgiven him, he could accept her rejection. If they had argued previously, he would have understood her reaction. But they had been in a passionate relationship recently, and her behavior felt like a fall from heaven into hell.
