Chapter: 1199

"I don't just want to talk about the sex!"

"I know," Bethany said quietly.

“Bethany, we can't go on like this."

"Jonathan." She took a deep breath, her voice steady but low. “I want to discuss it later, okay? Not right now."

He pressed his lips together, a mix of understanding and frustration in his eyes. “Okay, when?"

He was willing to wait if it was just a matter of time.

"When my mother's matter is settled, I'll talk to you."

Jonathan forced a smile, though his eyes revealed a trace of resignation. "Alright, I'll wait for you."

Bethany didn't meet his gaze. She kept her focus on the road ahead, determined to keep her plans private. Jonathan was perceptive; any hint from her could lead him to the truth.

After picking up the children, they arrived at the airport. As they stepped out of the car, they saw Aimee and Nikolas kissing passionately, locked in a tight embrace.

Bethany quickly turned to shield the children's eyes, her own cheeks flushed a deep shade of red.

Jonathan retrieved the luggage from the car, his gaze hardening as he addressed Nikolas. "You should go back now, Nikolas."

Nikolas looked taken aback. "What? I'm coming with you!"

"Then why do you act like you're here to say goodbye?" Jonathan retorted.

Nikolas leaned closer and whispered, "I've done a lot to help you. It wasn't easy getting Bethany to meet you. You need to seize this chance."

Jonathan didn't tell him that he had sex with Bethany on the first day he came back.

Nikolas mistook Jonathan's momentary daze for embarrassment.

"You have two children. Is it really that hard to win her back? In my opinion, you should have crazy sex with her, and stop only when she agrees to remarry you. Show her you're committed. It's popular these days-they call it forced love."

"Is this how you got Aimee back?"

"Pretty much!"

Jonathan's fist flew like a bolt from the blue, catching Nikolas square on the jaw.

"Ouch! Damn it! What's gotten into you?" Nikolas reeled back a few steps before regaining his balance.

“I was hitting you on behalf of Aimee's father."

Nikolas stood there, bewildered and speechless.