Chapter 535
When Comelia saw the message, her heart sank. She texted back: [What’s bothering you?|
It took Jeremy a while before he replied: [I’m afraid that my appearance and Identity will disappoint you I’m scared I’m not the husband of your dreams. I’m also worried you’ll leave me.]
“Leave me” felt like a poisoned arrow piercing Cornelia’s heart, leaving her breathless
People often said, a happy childhood could heal a lifetime of pain, while an unhappy one took a lifetime to recover from. This phrase hit home for both Jeremy and
her.
Seeing Comelia’s pale face, Zack and Abigail approached her, “What’s wrong?”
Comelia shook her head, I’m fine.”
Zack cautiously asked, “Is there something going on with Jeremy?”
“Really, it’s nothing. We’re just discussing meeting up” Comelia took a deep breath, squared her emotions, and replied to Jeremy: [Jeremy, I’m your wife. No matter what you look like, as long as you truly want to spend the rest of your life with me, accept you. I won’t let you down]
This time, Jeremy replied quickly: [You better keep your word, no take backs!]
Seeing his reaction, Cornelia’s heart ached even more She replied. I promise, no take backs]
Jeremy responded [You don’t need to swear, I trust you.]
The conversation paused again.
After a moment’s thought, Comelia asked: [It’s late, have you had dinner?]
Jeremy replied [Yeah]
Comelia asked What did you eat?]
Jeremy replied: [Pasta]
Comelia was at a loss for words. Did this man even know how to chat? She had been so proactive, why couldn’t he say more?
If their meet up was like this, wouldn’t it be painfully awkward?
Cornelia didn’t respond. After a while, Jeremy messaged: [Why aren’t you talking?]
Cornelia frowned. [I’ve been the one asking questions, don’t you have something you want to tell me?]
Jeremy replied: [Yes]
Cornelia waited for him to speak, but he stayed silent. She asked [If you have something to say, why aren’t you saying it?)
Jeremy replied. I’m afraid I’ll annoy you if I talk too much.]
So, he was worried about the same thing as her,
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