Chapter 19

"So, that's how it is…" I mused. From Frederick's and Gabrielle's descriptions, I was able to piece together a rough idea of what had happened over the years. That should be enough to fool Jonathan. I didn't want him to know that I'd lost my memory, as that would just make the divorce proceedings even more complicated. But after hearing all that, I also couldn't help but feel introspective. Could the 25-year-old me really love someone to such an extent? That was something the current, 18-year-old me couldn't even begin to comprehend. I was finding it very difficult to accept that not only had I suddenly become seven years older, but I had also turned into the kind of love-obsessed fool that I had used to look down on. Just as I was chatting and laughing with Frederick, a familiar, chirpy voice sounded. "Isn't that Elise? Why's she with Frederick?" Then, as if suddenly realizing something, the voice continued, "It must be because Frederick saved her that day, so she's here to t