Chapter: 1791

“You're right." Bethany nodded, barely sparing it a thought.

With Jonathan's usual demeanor, he avoided social obligations at all costs. Anything he could offload onto Nikolas, he would, without a second thought.

So, once his work was done, he'd come home.

“Think Mr. Bates is seeing another woman?" Brody teased, letting out a chuckle.

Bethany waved him off with a flick of her wrist. "There's no need to worry about that. Jonathan's not that type! I'm just trying to get used to being a wife. I've been independent for so long, and having someone by my side is still unfamiliar. But Jonathan gets upset-he thinks I don't care enough."