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Jonathan had been wanting to have a proper conversation with Teres but for finger med
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to talk . But the next moming , che bolted out of there barefoot
Then her mother was hospitalized , and she spent days by her side , looking pale and
Jonathan decided not to bring it up
Today , the opportunity finally presented itself Jonathan koned off due motic player and sad stay at out by no holding back ”
“ What’s there to talk about ? Teresa asked
“ I know you don’t love me , ” Jonathan said calmly
Teresa’s eyes briefly flashed , but she didn’t argue
Jonathan continued Tve been thinking a lot about it lately it’s fine if you don’t lows me tordre borgmoved a enough
“ After all , we were husband and wife once . If you’re pregnant this time , I want the child . Think to them you want , give it to you , as long as you’re willing to remarry me. ”
“ I don’t want that , Jonathan , ” Teresa replied bluntly
Jonathan sighed . “ I’ll give you time to think about it . You don’t have to answer right away
Teresa pressed her lips together , as if something had just occurred to her She reached into her bag and pulled out a brand new watch , handing it to him .
Jonathan glanced at the watch , noticing the strap hadn’t even been adjusted . He raised an eyebrow . “ When 6d you buy this ? ”
“ A while ago , Teresa said . “ Back in January , when I was moving out of Rosary Estates . I found it while packing and realized I never gave it to you .”
Jonathan frowned as he stared at the watch .
Teresa noticed his lack of enthusiasm and felt a pang of disappointment .
She thought , ‘ Does he not like it ? I spent so much time choosing this black watch , hoping it’d be perfect for him . Maybe it’s just not as good as the Rolex watch on his wrist . ‘
“ It’s not that I don’t like it ,” Jonathan said , his voice softening . “ I just don’t want you spending money on me . Maybe I’ve gotten used to being the one giving you gifts .”
As he spoke , Jonathan took off the watch he was wearing and handed it to Teresa . “ Help me put this one on . From now on I’ll wear the one you bought . ”
“ You’re always like this , ” Jonathan murmured , her voice carrying a mix of frustration and resignation . “ That’s why I felt so insecure when we got married . ”
Jonathan’s words caught her off guard . With his good looks , he was feeling insecure . It was the first time she’d ever heard him admit something like that .
Jonathan tapped the steering wheel lightly , the sound breaking the silence between them . “ When we got married , I couldn’t help feeling out of place . You were driving a Porsche , carrying bags worth tens of thousands , more than I could ever afford . ”
Teresa froze for a moment , hearing him speak again .
“ But Teresa , ” he continued . “ Back then , my desire to marry you outweighed all my insecurities . ”
Teresa remained silent . At that moment , it felt as though a gentle current had flowed into the deepest part of her heart , leaving her speechless .
She was moved , yet filled with regret that he hadn’t said this earlier . But it was too late now . Everything had already been decided .
Jonathan slowly took her hand , his deep eyes flickering with emotion as he gazed at her earnestly .
He said , “ Do you remember that interview ? I told you there was someone who made me realize I had to work hard , to earn enough to stand tall in front of her . That someone was you
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“ Jonathan , I’ve never cared about whether you had money , Teresa said .
She added , “ If I cared about money , I could’ve married one of those rich heirs my dad wanted , or found someone even better on my own . ”
“ You may not care , but I do ,” Jonathan replied , his gaze darkening .
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He continued , “ I’m a man . Back when we got married , aside from a few close friends , how many people said I wasn’t good enough for you ?
“ I could ignore what others thought of me , but I cared about how you felt and how your family fett
“ When you married me , your family looked down on me . Your father made it obvious , as if he couldn’t wait for us to divorce Your mother may not have said it outright , but I knew she didn’t approve of me , either .
“ I worked hard to earn money , not to gain society’s approval . What others think doesn’t matter to me . What matters is earning your approval ”
“ I’ve waited so long ,” Jonathan said , a trace of disappointment flashing in his eyes . “ But all this time , you’ve never said the words I’ve been longing to hear . ”
Teresa stared at him intently . “ But Jonathan , do you even know what I truly want ? ”
Jonathan fell silent , his eyes locked on hers .
A flicker of disillusionment crossed Teresa’s eyes . Seeing the confusion and faint sadness in his expression , she knew that divorce was the only path forward , no matter how much it hurt .
She said , “ You and I just aren’t a good match . You need someone like Yvonne – gentle , caring , and perfect for building a home . I’m not that kind of woman , and I can’t give you the kind of care you’re looking for . ”
Jonathan let out a slow breath , his frustration evident . “ When did I ever say I needed you to be like that ? And why do you always have to bring her up ? She committed suicide . Why can’t you let go of someone who’s no longer here ? ”
“ She’s dead , so I’m just supposed to believe there was nothing between you two ? Wasn’t she your childhood sweetheart and your dream girl ? If she were still alive , would you even be here chasing after me ? ” Teresa demanded . ‘ Dream girl ? What kind of nonsense is that ? ‘ Jonathan thought .
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