3 On my way home , I got a call from my parents .
They sounded excited , saying they prepared a big meal and were waiting for me to bring Nora .
My grip on the steering wheel tightened , and after a moment , I confessed that we didnt register .
My fathers voice turned somber , Whats going on ? You were so eager to get married , and now you dont want to ? Is it because Nora thinks the dowry isnt enough ? My parents really liked Nora .
When our family was struggling , the Johnsons business was booming .
Nora never forgot our childhood betrothal , which won my parents hearts .
They swore theyd spare no expense for her as their daughter in law .
I sighed , taking all the blame .
Dad , Mom , I just feel Im not worthy of Nora right now .
I want to wait a bit longer .
Hearing this , they didnt press further , just sighed , Its our fault for mismanaging and going bankrupt .
Son , were sorry .
After hanging up , I messaged my old college roommate .
In my past life , I was focused on family , so when my roommate Ethan Johnson invited me to start a business , I refused .
But what came of it ? I lost my career , became a doormat , and lost Nora too .
Ethan was thrilled with my affirmative response , eager to book me a flight to New York immediately .
I had no objections , thinking that on my last day before leaving , I would settle everything with Nora .
After the call , I noticed three missed calls from Declan on my phone .
I ended the call and texted my old college roommate .
In my past life , I was all about family , so when Ethan , my roommate , asked me to start a business with him , I flat out said no .
And what was the outcome ? I lost my career , got labeled as a freeloader , and completely lost Nora .
After I gave Ethan the go ahead , he was so thrilled he wanted to book my flight to New York right away .
I had no objections , thinking I should resolve everything with Nora on my last day before leaving .
7:47 AM < Her voice was angry on the line .
Jasper , what did you do ? I knew you were up to no good .

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Now Jasper has been pushed to the edge because of you .
Are you happy ? My mind went numb , and everything seemed to fade to black .
It was the same in my previous life .
Jasper fell from a building under mysterious circumstances , leaving only my name written in blood , with no other clues .
I became the prime suspect .
Even though the police questioned me for three days and nights , they found no evidence , yet everyone around insisted I was behind Jaspers death .
Cold sweat ran down my back , and I struggled to stay on my feet .
Am I doomed to live under Jaspers shadow again in this new life ? I refuse ! I immediately turned the car around and raced to the hospital .
When I arrived outside the emergency room , the corridor was chaotic , with Nora surrounded by several intimidating men .
The leader glared at her , If you werent Jaspers wife , why would you be so anxious the moment he got into trouble ? Now that hes in a bind , you must settle his debts with us , or I wont let you go ! Nora frowned , clearly unaware of Jaspers true nature and now utterly confused .
Youve got the wrong person ! If you dont leave , Ill call the police .
But these thugs never feared the police ; her words only emboldened them , and they began to push her around .
Seeing Nora about to fall , I hurried forward to support her , giving a cold stare to the rowdy men .
Im Jaspers brother .
If theres anything , talk to me .
Perfect , your brother owes us a million in gambling debts , pay it all now ! Nora was shocked , eyes wide open , Are you insane for money ? Do you think you can extort just anyone ? Jasper , ignore them .
Ill call the police right now .
This is ridiculous .
Jasper doesnt even gamble .
How could he owe a million in gambling debts ? I said nothing , just looked at my bank card balance .
Seeing my silence and counting the balance , Nora tugged at my arm , Jasper , have you lost your mind ? Do you have so much money you dont know how to spend it ? Do you even know these people- Her words stopped abruptly as she seemed to suddenly realize .
So you were the one who owed the gambling debt , and you framed Jasper , right ? No wonder youre so willing to pay it back !