Chapter 160
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lanket tightly if not for her frm resche ride and said hank you , but I’m sorry .
Donald smiled faintly in return , his expression tinged with sadness as he turned to le
That night at Jennifer gazed out at the city lights , her heart oppled with emotions that refused to settle
The days patted quickly , and soon , it was January 14th Teresa was exhausted from looking after Jennifer wide trying to Keep Donald and Michael from crossing paths . She didn’t know how Evelyn was dolg , either
Teresa hadn’t had a good night’s sleep for several days . One rare free afternoon , she took Michael to the pizza stom scross from the hospital for a break
Teresa left her phone with him while she queued for their order . Michael was browsing short videos when
suddenly popped up
[ I’ve booked a flight for next week . I won’t be back by January 15th . Tve prepared a gift for you my dryer will deliver Remember to answer his call
[ The car is yours to use for as long as you need . Don’t worry about returning it . When I’m back , see you at Rosary Estates ]
Michael read the message , recognizing it as coming from the man who was saved in Teresa’s contacts as “ Lime ” instead of “ Jonathan ” Though he couldn’t understand all the words , he grasped the gist [ Flight booked , won’t return , gift , car is yours . see you ]
Excited , the boy tried to reply but kept typing gibberish , so he scrolled through the stickers and sent a cute I miss you ”
sticker .
In Nusridge , Jonathan paused , staring at the message for two seconds . The afternoon sunlight softened his features ,
tool lending him an unexpected warmth . He smiled faintly , thought for a moment , and replied : [ I miss you b
The next second , another message arrived . It was a sticker with kisses .
Jonathan raised an eyebrow , slightly surprised but undeniably pleased . He replied briefly before putting his phone away as his client returned from the restroom . Being on the phone in front of the client wasn’t polite .
His client noticed the residual warmth in Jonathan’s expression and how he was on the phone just now , so he asked if Jonathan had been chatting with his girlfriend .
Jonathan replied , “ My wife . ”
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Jennifer had only a few encantiate during her hospital stay – nothing much beyond a washer and hot water Bottle Though Teresa thought they should just toss them , Jennifer insisted on bringing them home . You have to be practical and
Ture Hannah Whatever you say Teress chuckled
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Jennifer refused to ride in the car , but Donald had already helped led her things into the vehorse “ When’s my cousin coming back Donald asked Teresa
“ Next week she replied
A mischievous glint appeared in his eyes “ You two talk a lot , huh ? I message hien daily and he never replies Teresa coughed awkwardly turning away Meanwhile , Jennifer was getting impatient “ Teresa isn’t your sister – in – law anymore She has nothing to do with the Lynn family
“ Fine , fine Donald said , patting Jennifer on the head while the was unguarded “ You’re always so serious ”
Jennifer smacked his hand away , her face darkening with anger . She was determined never to let him touch her agen Teresa sighed as she observed the exchange . Her sister was much more ruthless than she could ever be
Her resolve to sever ties was much stronger than Teresa’s , and that was impress
As the car started . Teresa turned on the sound system . She was struck by the playlist – vintage classics like “ Time Flies ” “ r
Been Awhile ” and “ My Love “ -unchanged from when she and Jonathan were married
“ You should return this car People will talk if they see you driving your ex’s car , Jennifer scolded
“ I didn’t have a car to pick you up , so I had to use this one . My car’s still with Minam , Teresa explained . She’ll return it next week ”
“ Then take mine- Jennifer started to offer hers but stopped . Her second – hand Toyota – that she had scrimped and saved for – had been totaled in the accident . She bit her lip , realizing she would need a new car soon
Halfway home , Teresa’s phone buzzed . It was Benny , confirming he’d completed what she tasked him to do . Well , no surprise there . Benny always gets things done fast like a bunny , ‘ she thought
As the car pulled into the residential area , Teresa grinned . “ Get out of the car , Hannah , I’ve got a surprise for you ” Puzzled , Jennifer followed her gaze to a brand – new white Mercedes – Benz C260 parked in the driveway , gleaming in the sunlight . Benny jogged toward them , handing the keys over to Teresa .
“ It’s the fully configured version . I got every discount possible ,” he said . “ Total came to 107 thousand dollars with tax . Just give me 100 thousand dollars , you can keep the change . ”
“ No way , ” Teresa said firmly . “ I’ll transfer you the full amount . ”
Benny waved her off . “ Use the extra to buy Jonathan a new scarf . He’s been wearing the black ene all year . He’s always bragging about how it was a gift from you . Besides , he’s a CEO now, and that scarf needs a wash . ”
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