Chapter 38
Arms loaded with shopping bags Teresa strode back into Narc i gh by herself Miriam observed as she let the bags fall on to the couch
with a thud.
I got you these from the mall Jonathan insisted on paying Teresa said her lone casual
Miriam s eyes popped Your ex husband sure knows how to treat people Why didn t he drive you back she asked a playful grin
her face.
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Teresa s brow furrowed slightly as she gave a dismissive shrug Who knows what s bugging him Maybe he s hitting a mid life crisis early she joked
Miriam nearly choked on her drink At twenty nine Jonathan was far from being ancient
Teresa let the comment slide and moved on to check on Michael She d been worried Jonathan might see their son so she d arranged for Miriam to take him back to Narc i gh before Jonathan could spot him
That night while Teresa was absorbed in managing her online shop Michael snuck up behind her and hugged her neck reminding her Mommy you promised me three wishes You haven t even asked about them
Teresa leaned in with a teasing smile Hit me up What are your top three wishes
Michael took a moment his eyes lighting up as he decided Fried chicken that s my first
Teresa chuckled and proposed We could totally order some and have a cozy dinner at home How does that sound
Great Michael exclaimed with a nod
With a hint of expectation in her voice, Teresa pressed, “Alright, what about your second wish?” She had a feeling it might be about her finding a new partner.
Michael surprised her with his thoughtful reply I wish you wouldn t stay up so late You should be in bed by eleven no more of this all night er work
Teresa was taken a back her eyes brimming with emotion She replied affectionately her voice wavering T ll make sure to rest more I promise
With curiosity piqued Teresa asked And your third wish
Michael s smile stretched from ear to ear his eyes nearly lost in the grin I want you to find me a new dad pronto
Teresa s smile ebbed away at the answer she had anticipated She draped her arm over his shoulder Absolutely kiddo We re gonna find you a step dad who s kind caring and a total hottie one who ll treat us like royalty
Michael looked up at Teresa his eyes full of curiosity Mommy what did my real dad look like
Teresa s expression flickered as she responded Like I always say he wasn t exactly a looker
Michael whispered So he was like Shrek
Teresa offered a wry smile. “Let’s say he was a bit more appealing than Shrek.”
Huh Michael slipped away from Teresa raced to the mirror and examined his reflection But I think I m pretty handsome
Teresa s grin grew filled with maternal pride Of course you are sweetie You ve got Mommy s stellar genes
Michael gazing intently from Teresa to his mirror image said earnestly Mommy we don t look a like at all
Teresa was caught off guard Don t worry You ll fill out your looks soon enough You ll be the mirror image of Mommy then she explained with a warm smile
There was a quiet Fine in return
Back in
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Nareigh, Jonathan was at a ritzy dinner party with Benny, where he was gulping down his drinks one after another.
12:30 PM
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Benny picking up on Jonathan s dark mood cautiously offered Want nse to reach out to Teresa
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At the sound of her name Jonathan s expression turned sour No need She s not my wife any more
Benny sen ang something was amiss probed further So what s the deal You made a fortune and hurried back Wasn t it to mend things I can tell there s still a spark between you two
Spark Really Jonathan scoffed his voice laced with sarcasm How did you tell that Love s been out the window for a long
ng time now He drained his wineglass in one go
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