Chapter 42

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Teresa replied simply Do whatever you want You don t need to tell me
After reading her message Jonathan didn t respond letting the conversation end there
Simon a fell hard for Jonathan at first sight and kept mentioning him to Irene hoping to meet him again
Irene tried to talk to Jonathan about it but he was always avoiding the conversation either traveling for work or lost in the office hard to pin down
Since their divorce Jonathan had been living solo in his home filling his nights with work to combat the loneliness while Irene stayed in the grand villa that he bought for her
Following Teresa’s message, Irene contacted Jonathan once more. Is dining with Simona such a challenge! Give me an idea of what kind of woman you’d like, and I’ll find her. I don’t have many wishes these days, but can’t I hope for a grandchild?]
Irene s words stirred regret in Jonathan for not embracing fatherhood during his marriage The gravity of Benny s words that family should come before work resonated with him It seemed he had let slip an opportunity that was now irretrievable
Jonathan called Irene his voice resigned Arrange the date I m ready for it
Irene responded with a light laugh, “Got it. I take care of it”
Simon a looked stunningly put together today a world apart from her attire at the Lynn s Thanksgiving dinner She had adopted Teresa s elegant look right down to the subtle hair waves all to win Jonathan s admiration
Mr Lynn I m Simon a Larkin You can call me Simon a she introduced herself with a warm smile
Jonathan absorbed in his thoughts hardly noticed her at first It took a couple of tries for her to get his attention
Once he did he sipped his coffee and greeted her calmly Hello
Simon a s grin widened his voice striking a pleasant chord within her She shared more about herself I studied at a renowned university overseas and Im my family s only child My father is Steven Larkin Wondered if you knew him
Jonathan brought up in passing Tv e had the chance to work with your dad a few times
Excitement sparkled in Simona’s eyes. “That’s great! I might be in line to take over my dad’s company someday, and then maybe we could… Her words dwindled off as she reached out to touch Jonathan’s hand.
With a subtle movement Jonathan evaded her touch There s something you should know I m divorced Does that bother you
Not really especially since there are no children involved Simon a replied casually But if it s not too personal may I ask what happened with the divorce
Jonathan paused choosing his words with care He wasn t the type to talk trash about his ex I was the one at fault he said keeping it brief
Jonathan’s gaze was steady, his expression blank, showing no trace of emotion for her. “You’re truly remarkable, and I respect your feelings. But I need to be honest. My heart is still with my ex–wife, and I apologize for that,” he said.
Simon a felt a pang of disappointment recalling how he d defended Teresa during Thanksgiving That s alright she murmured I can be patient for you
Jonathan shook his head brushing off her insistence It s truly not needed
Simon a shrugged it off No sweat I just don t do dating with kids in the mix Divorce It s like a breakup but worse she said keeping her tour light
Jonathan s face tightened irritation written all over it
Despite Simon a s persistent attempts to get his What s App details Jonathan remained firm in his refusal
Exiting the restaurant, Jonathan felt a sudden, deep desire to have had a child with Teresa. It would have given him a reason to settle down and granted Irene her wish for a grandchild. Yet, he knew Teresa, resolute and cold, would never willingly carry his child.
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