Chapter 103

103. 103
over t
After her conversation with Irene and the words she shared with Jonathan phone a few days ago , Teresa was determined to cut off all contact with him . Jonathan had sent her a message after that . It wrote : [ I told my mom to stay out of our business . ]
Teresa replied : [ There’s nothing left between us . Everything was settled on the day of the divorce . We don’t have kids , so there’s nothing to dispute . Let’s not stay in touch anymore . ] Then , she blocked Jonathan’s number .
She thought about telling Jonathan about Michael but decided not to . She definitely wouldn’t say anything . Otherwise , Irene might fight her for Michael’s custody and she did not want things to escalate into a legal battle .
Her current life was just fine , and she was happy with just her and Michael .
Even after Benny left Teresa’s company , he still told Jonathan everything happening there .
an , “ What
Benny asked Jonathan , “ What’s up with you two ? ”
“ Nothing ,” Jonathan replied . Then , he thought , ‘ She just blocked me again . How could
someone be so heartless and so cruel to me ? Is her heart made of stone ? ”
Benny sighed . Then , he said , “ Teresa didn’t study management in university , so she’s inexperienced . She’s working really hard now . If you really can’t help , at least give her a break . ”
He continued , “ With the right resourcés , anything is possible . Just invest a bit more in her , and she’ll get the hang of it .”
Jonathan said , “ No. ”
Benny asked , “ Aren’t you going to help ? Are you serious ? ”
“ If she calls me , I’ll help . But if she doesn’t , I won’t contact her either ,” replied Jonathan .
Every time there was a disagreement between them , she would block him before he even got a chance to explain , ‘ Why do I have to lower myself like this every time ? ‘ he thought .
Benny chuckled . Jonathan’s expression was obviously full of concern , yet he still insisted he would not help . “ If you’re not helping , then neither am I. I’m leaving . ”
Benny left , and just as Jonathan was about to finish work , Christian unexpectedly handed in his resignation letter .
Jonathan was confused and wondered , ‘ Is Christian really going to quit ? ”
Christian explained , “ Mr. Lynn , something has come up at home . My mom called today 1/2
103 103
to say my dad has been diagnosed with lung cancer . My parents both live in a small town , and I’m their only son , so I must go back to them . ”
Jonathan frowned . “ Is it early or advanced stage ? ”
Christian shook his head . “ We don’t know yet . We’ll find out once we get the biopsy
results . ”
At this moment , Christian’s eyes were red . The situation at home left him feeling at a Moss , but it was not completely unexpected .
Last year, when he went home for the holidays , his father did not look well and had lost a lot of weight , yet he still welcomed him with a smile .
Jonathan said , “ Okay . Better take care of them while you can . Go ahead . I’ll approve your leave . ”
Christian responded , “ Mr. Lynn , I might not be back to Nareigh for a long time . I don’t want to disrupt your work . Maybe it’s best if you let me resign . I can find a new job later . ”
Jonathan understood that it was not right to dismiss an employee just because one of their family was ill . At Horizonlead Group , whether it was the headquarters or its branches , there had never been such a case .
He explained , “ You’re allowed to take leave . It doesn’t matter when you return . In the meantime , Riley from the secretarial department will take over your duties . ”
Hearing Jonathan’s response , Christian had nothing more to say . At the end , he said to Jonathan , “ Thank you , Mr. Lynn ! ”
“ Sure ,” Jonathan responded .
Christian turned around , clenched his fists , took a deep breath , and then exclaimed , ” Mr. Lynn , the truth is , Mike isn’t my son ! ”
Subscribed