I'll Teach You, Marianne.

While Aaron told all the things about Leon that he knew, Jack didn't interrupt him at all. He listened to Aaron's words very seriously.

"Actually, I'm not too sure either, because the news about their divorce hasn't appeared in court yet and..."

"And what?" asked Jack curtly.

Aaron stared at Jack without blinking. "And I also want to apologize to you, while you were missing, I tried to approach Anne again several times. But Anne firmly refused me. She did not accept all the flowers I gave her. She really only loves you, but because I I often gave her flowers, finally I found out that Leonardo Ganke had also been trying to get close to her for the last two years. I'm really sorry to you, Jack."

Jack smiled at Aaron's words. He then put one hand on Aaron's shoulder. "It's okay, I'm not angry. After all, at that time Anne was not legally bound to be my legal wife in the eyes of the state and religion, yet in the end, Anne rejected you outright, right? So why should I be angry? Instead, I want to thank you for testing Anne's loyalty for me. And as for that damn lion, you take it easy. Even if he divorces his tempting wife, I'll make sure he can't touch Anne again."

"You're not mad at me?" Aaron asked again.

"How could I be angry? I actually feel sorry for you who are always rejected by Anne, haha..."

Seeing Jack laughed out loud, Aaron also laughed. Occasionally, he patted Jack on the shoulder and said that he was the luckiest man to have managed to have Anne, who was very loyal to him.

Slowly, Jack reached for the glass that was already filled with whiskey and toasted with Aaron.

"You should be happy with your love too, Aaron," Jack said softly after the toast.

Aaron chuckled. "Surely, Rose is my last harbor. She's the girl I managed to forget about Anne."

"For our happiness," said Jack back with a smile.

"For our happiness."

After Aaron repeated Jack's words, both of them immediately gulped down their drinks in the glasses. Jack, who initially wanted to sleep quicker with Anne, now actually enjoyed the night with Aaron, his friend and rival in business and love. Even though he always won over Aaron in the end, Jack was truly grateful that Aaron came to him today, because he could quickly take a stand for Leon's efforts, who were still trying to get close to Anne.

Jack and Aaron had just finished their drinks when Erick and Nicholas returned from the hotel with Aaron and Rose's two large suitcases. Even though they had drunk a few glasses of whiskey, however Jack was still sober. He wasn't drunk at all, unlike Aaron, who seemed to be starting to sway. Not wanting to make Aaron sleep outside, Jack ordered Erick and Nicholas to help Aaron to his room. Meanwhile, he was still sitting in his chair for a while, looking up at the sky which was getting late.

"Thank you for taking care of Anne for me, God, thank you for bringing us together again. I swear, I will take care of Anne for the rest of my life," Jack said softly with a big smile.

After saying that, Jack then followed his two men who brought Aaron into the house. He smiled when he saw Aaron who was drunk and started to talk carelessly while being carried by Nicholas and Erick. Jack recalled the early days he had reunited with Anne in London, after Anne had run away from him after their big fight at Newcastle Upon Tyne. Since Aaron was taken via the elevator to the second floor, Jack could use the stairs freely. His steps were light as he walked towards his room. After all that had happened over the past few days, Jack felt more at ease and comfortable, especially now that the people who had made his grandfather suffer had received what they deserved.

Since it was very late at night, Jack was very careful when he entered his room, as he did not want to disturb Anne's rest. His heart beat faster when he saw that there was no sign of Anne in bed. Without thinking, Jack went straight into the room and fell silent when he saw Anne was sleeping on the sofa in a sitting position, hugging the doll with her head tilted to the right. Without thinking, Jack went straight to the sofa and gently touched Anne's cheek.

"Wake up, baby," Jack whispered softly.

Anne did not respond to Jack's words. She was still asleep in the sofa. Unbeknownst to Jack, Anne had only slept about 30 minutes ago, even though she had entered her room more than 2 hours ago.

Because Anne was still silent and did not give a response, Jack finally grabbed Anne's body and carried her to the bed. He carefully laid her on their big bed. Anne looked like a big baby, who didn't respond to anything that happened around her. Because Jack was already sleepy, he went to the bathroom to change his clothes. However, as soon as he entered the bathroom, he immediately covered his nose when he smelled a very strong scent in the bathroom.

"Looks like the maids have used a bottle of perfume in this bathroom," said Jack quietly while covering his nose. Because he couldn't stand the strong smell, Jack finally moved quickly.

After brushing his teeth and taking quick shower, Jack then got out of the bathroom without wearing a towel or bathrobe. His naked body could be seen clearly. And Jack almost had a heart attack when he saw Anne was sitting on the bed staring straight at him with her long, messy hair.

"Anne, what are you doing?" Jack screamed in surprise.

"I can't sleep," said Anne quietly as she looked away. She didn't want to show her blushing face as she saw Jack was standing in front of her without wearing any clothes.

Jack stood with his hands on his hips. "Why can't you sleep?"

Anne swallowed hard. From the corner of her eyes, she could still see how magnificent the muscles that framed Jack's stomach and thighs were.

"W-wear a towel! Aren't you cold being naked at such a late hour like this?" Anne stammered.

Jack finally realized that he had not worn anything when he came out of the bathroom. Without speaking, Jack then grabbed his pajamas which was not far from him and immediately put them on without speaking. After his whole body was protected, Jack then approached Anne who was already facing the other way. He sat on the bed right behind Anne carefully.

"Weren't you sleeping soundly a few minutes ago? Why are you suddenly awake?" asked Jack quietly.

Anne bit her lower lip. "Are you wearing clothes?"

"Well, see for yourself," said Jack teasing Anne.

"No need," said Anne curtly.

Jack chuckled. "You haven't answered my question, Anne."

Anne immediately turned her body and glared at Jack. "You remember me now?"

"Why do you say that?" asked Jack in confusion.

"After you came to your senses a week ago while we were still in the hospital in York Minster, you became a very cruel person to me."

"It's not like that, Anne, I was just..."

"You're mad at me because I didn't tell you the truth?" Anne cut him off quickly.

"That… I…"

Bam! 

Anne hit Jack's chest hard.

"I should be the one angry with you. You have broken the promise you made earlier. You were the one who wronged me first! I should be the one angry with you. You're not suppored to be the one angry at me!!'

Jack furrowed his brows. "W-what do you mean, Anne, I don't understand."

Anne bit her lower lip with tears in her eyes. "Never mind, no need to talk about it. You are annoying, I hate you!!!"

After saying that, Anne immediately laid on the bed and then rolled her body like spring rolls using the blanket and almost made Jack fall if he didn't get out of bed quickly and stood beside the bed.

"Anne..."

"Don't talk to me for the next week! You should also feel how it is to be ignored for days!! Now get out of the room! I don't want to sleep in the same room with you!!"

To be continued