Chapter 23: Finding a Mistress

Watching the elegant figure fade into the distance, Aaron's lips twitched. Suddenly, a meaningful smile curved on his lips. Since someone had already labeled him as a scoundrel and a despicable person, wouldn't it be a waste not to do something to live up to their "kindness"?

His smile was eerie, and Sarah, leaning against him, felt uneasy. She grabbed his shirt collar to divert his attention back to her. "Aaron, let's go too."

Aaron shifted his gaze, his intense eyes falling on her face. Sarah, feeling uneasy, casually brushed her long hair near her temple and asked, "What's wrong? Why are you looking at me like that?"

"I don't like being manipulated," Aaron said, his handsome face devoid of any smile. After being by his side all these years, Sarah knew his temper quite well. Although Aaron doted on her and was considerate about her illness, he was firm on certain principles.

To put it bluntly, Aaron wanted an obedient woman. In the past, he had been understanding of her health condi