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He reached out , his thumb brushing her pale cheek , “ I don’t want to see y
see you so wern out , you know ! After my parems , it made me con things
“ Fame , power , menry … None of it really matters . What matters is family being healthy , being together . That’s the real win
Jermiler grabbed his hand like a lifeline . “ Don’t worry , we’re gonna be happier than ever . Yeah , your parents split , but you’ve got our home , Solat me . And i need to be the department head . It’s all for our future . ”
“ Because I have no other choice , she thought . There’s no going back !
“ The number you’ve dialed is not available . Please try again later . The automated voice c
Jonathan’s hand went stack . The phone slipped from his numb fingers and clattered onto the floor , but he didn’t seem to notice . He just leaned his head back against the sofa , lost .
It was the tenth time he had called . Somehow , no one answered .
“ Mr. Lynh . ” Jonathan’s assistant came into his office and handed him a single sheet of paper . The fight manifest you requested . All flights from righ to Gorthany today . Ms. Johnston is confirmed to be on board .”
Jonathan sat up straight , his eyes scanning the paper until they locked on her name : Teresa Johnston , Staring at it , he distance , as if he were looking at the name of a stranger .
“ Mr. Lynn ? ” The assistant asked , his voice trembling slightly as he took in his boss’s thunderous expression .
“ You may leave . ”
“ Mr. Lynn , your meeting’s in half an hour_ ”
“ Cancel everything
“ Y – yes …… .. Mr. Lynn
strange , chiting sense of
The door clicked shut softly , leaving Jonathan alone . Jonathan melted into the sofa , a dead weight . A long time seemed to pass before another knock came . He pressed his throbbing temples . “ Come in . ”
It was Edward . He studied Jonathan for a moment before speaking . “ Jonathan , I need to head out early . It’s my dad’s birthday , and I need to get home
for his party ”
“ Fine , ” Jonathan said , his voice raw .
Edward lingered , a frown on his face . Jonathan . You okay ? ”
“ I’m fine , ” Jonathan said .
“ Okay . You sound a little rough , and I thought you were coming down with something . Oh , hey , my mom said to invite you ex
dinner , Edward sald
Jonathan let out a small , tired sigh . “ Tell her I’m swamped with work , I can’t make it . I’ll have my assistant send something over for your dad . ”
Edward nodded . “ Alright , got it . I’ll head out then . ”
Jonathan gave a limp wave , his head already resting against the back of the sofa
Edward was hallway to the door when he stopped and turned around . “ This doesn’t add up he thought , Jonathan gave me 300 thousand dollars to pla his ten year anniversary with Teresa .
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Thired the best event company in Narelgh . Fireworks . A custom light show . We spent a fortune . He should be on cloud nine
“ Jonathan , ” Edward blurted out , unable to stop himself . “ You and Teresa still haven’t made up ? Was it my fault the plan didn’t work ? I mean loved romantic stuff like that , right ? ”
Jonathan’s head snapped up . He stared at Edward , his eyes cold . “ Get out ”
Edward’s stomach dropped . He thought , ‘ Oh , crap . They really didn’t make up . ‘
“ But Jonathan , you’ve known each other for ten years . With that , I think there’s nothing you can’t work out . ” Edward couldn’t help himse
“ I said , get out ” Jonathan’s voice was dangerously quiet now , a tone he rarely ever used .
Edward instinctively touched his nose . “ Right . Yep . Leaving . Shutting up now . ”
The door clicked shut . Jonathan leaned his head back against the sofa and let out a bitter laugh . He wondered , ‘ Ten years . So what ? We’re done . Theng’s no going back
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