Chapter 27

"Anna!" Jonathan woke up in a panic, still calling out Anna's name. His grandfather sat by the bed, his face dark and stern. "Jonathan, from now on, focus on your work, take care of your health, and stop looking for Anna!" Jonathan coughed violently, his voice hoarse as he asked, "Why?" "She’s my wife! I never signed the divorce papers, so we’re still married. If I’m persistent enough, if I’m sincere, she’ll forgive me eventually!" "She’s soft-hearted. If I just coax her enough, she’ll come back to me…" "Enough!" his grandfather interrupted sharply. He pulled out a recording of his conversation with Anna and played it in Jonathan's ear. Anna’s clear voice filled the room, shattering every ounce of Jonathan’s confidence. Even after the recording ended, the room remained dead silent. For a long time, Jonathan muttered to himself, "No… impossible… impossible… This is fake! I need to find Anna. I have to see her!" "I need to tell her that she’s the only one for me, that I’ve on