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From that day on , Teresa never saw Jonathan again .
Another week went by in the blink of an eye . It was her birthday , January 16th , but she forgot about it . It wasn’t until Miriam reminded her the day before that she remembered .
Anyway , she didn’t care about her birthday . Miriam , however , insisted on celebrating it with her , as many things had happened that year . She even ordered a cake and dishes from various restaurants .
Miriam planned to invite Benny over and asked Teresa for her opinion .
“ Don’t invite him . Mike is here , ” Teresa commented .
“ That’s true . So we’re not inviting Benny . How about Jonathan then ? ” Miriam asked .
“ Definitely not . ” Teresa was remarkably firm and said nothing more .
Miriam bought Teresa her favorite strawberry mousse cake and placed candles with the numbers two and seven on the cake before Teresa blew them out .
It was six in the evening , and fireworks suddenly lit up the sky , looking dazzling and magnificent . Michael pressed his hands against the window and exclaimed , “ Mommy , the fireworks are so beautiful ! ”
Teresa looked over and agreed the fireworks were gorgeous . They seemed to be coming from Nareigh’s direction , and she could see them clearly as though they were bursting right before her . “ Michael , come have some cake , ” she invited .
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Michael went over , saying , “ Mommy , I saw your name in the fireworks ! They went boom , and there it was . ”
Teresa turned to look at the fireworks again . However , her name had already
disappeared , and she saw nothing . She caressed Michael’s head as she spoke . “ You must have imagined it .”
Michael insisted , “ I didn’t . It was really your name . ”
The fireworks continued one after another and lasted for nearly an hour from the time they ate until they finished their dinner .
Miriam raised her glass and said , “ Maybe they’re celebrating your birthday . ”
Teresa tapped her beer can on the table and replied , “ Thank you , Miriam . Thanks for all your help and for often looking after Michael for me . On the occasion of my birthday , I wish we all get better in the new year . ”
“ You’re welcome . ” Miriam clinker Successfully unlocked while Michael sipped his drink .
Michael had been well – behaved lately . He hadn’t been sneaking out or seeing Jonathan alone because he had promised Teresa . If he was being disobedient , Teresa might not want him anymore .
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After dinner , Teresa’s phone rang . It was from Truman , inviting her for a drink . Teresa had completely forgotten that she had promised to treat him to a meal before .
Kyle was near Nareigh , just a five – minute walk . Teresa planned to go alone , but Michael insisted on joining her . “ It’s not Mr. Lime ,” Teresa told him .
Michael huffed . “ I know . Mr. Lime wouldn’t invite you out at this hour . ”
Teresa fell silent upon hearing that .
By the time Teresa and Michael arrived at the café , Truman had already ordered coffee . Teresa felt bad as she had had dinner . After ordering a glass of juice for Michael , Truman took out a beautifully wrapped box from his bag and handed it to Teresa . ” Happy birthday ! ”
Teresa was flattered . “ Thank you ! I didn’t expect you to remember my birthday . ” “ January 16th is actually pretty easy to remember . Truman smiled . Then , he landed his gaze on Michael and tried to rub his hair , but he dodged .
“ Mr. Garcia , are you trying to date my mom ? Do you want to be my dad ? ” Michael asked .
Teresa tapped him on the head . “ Be quiet . ”
Michael chuckled . “ It’s okay . Let’s take no offense at a child’s babbles . Mike , can’t I date your mom ? I promise I’ll treat you and her well .
Teresa was nonplussed . “ Stop joking about that , or he might take it seriously . ”
Michael furrowed his brows . “ I’ve already got the perfect dad in mind , so Mr. Garcia , maybe you should look for someone else . ”
Truman grinned upon hearing that . “ Let me guess . Does your perfect dad have the last name Lynn ? ”
Michael’s mouth agaped in su . Do you know Mr. Lime , too ? Are you good friends
with him ? Is he the coolest of all of you ? ”
“ Michael , are you still going on ? I’m leaving then , Teresa threatened .
“ Please don’t leave me ! ” Michael clung tightly to Teresa’s coat .
Meanwhile , a black Maybach was parked by the roadside . Jonathan couldn’t see Michael , as the table blocked the latter’s head .
Seeing Teresa chatting happily with Truman , he whispered inwardly , ‘ It’s her birthday . With all the fireworks , I don’t even get the chance to meet her !
The car drove off , and Johathan instructed the driver to head to Rosary Night . He didn ‘ t get back to Luviston Estates until early morning . Benny offered to drive Jonathan home , but the latter refused and called a designated driver instead .
When Jonathan got home , the house was pitch black . Without changing his shoes , he turned on the light and said , “ Sorry , Honey . I went to drink again and came home late . ”
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However , no one was on the couch or in the living room . Jonathan took off his coat and staggered to the bedroom , not bothering to close the door properly . At the same time , the sound of high heels
drew closer .
It was Simona’s first time at Jonathan’s place , and she didn’t expect him to live alone . After snapping a few pictures of the decor with her phone , she opened the door and entered Jonathan’s master bedroom , where she saw him lying alone on the bed .
Simona sat at the bedside and reached out to touch Jonathan’s face .
Suddenly , a carefree voice rang out . “ Isn’t this Ms. Larkin ? ”
Simona reluctantly withdrew her hand back and turned around . Benny was leaning against the wall , casually playing with his Lamborghini key .
“ Who are you ?” Simona demanded .
“ I’m his friend . I’ve seen men follow pretty women home , but it’s my first time seeing a woman tail a man home . Does he have some kind of perfume that attracts you so much ? ” Benny sneered .
Simona blushed upon hearing that . “ I saw Jonathan at Rosary Night . I was worried he d get drunk , and no one would be there to take care of him , so I came over . ”
Benny said , “ No need for that . I’m his best friend . I’ll take care of him . ”
Simona bit her lip and left in embarrassment and frustration . Benny looked at the drunk Jonathan on the bed and shook his head helplessly . He knew Jonathan didn’t like Simona , but she somehow managed to get into his room herself .
In the morning , Jonathan woke up to find Benny sitting by his bedside . He frowned , with a hint of confusion in his eyes . Benny yawned . “ You’re awake ? You better be more . careful . You almost got into a really bad situation last night . ”
Jonathan was puzzled ..
Benny continued , “ Luckily , I didn’t let you get home alone , I came by to check on you , and guess what ? I saw Simona sneaking into your place while you were too drunk to close the door . She was snapping photos of your place like a weirdo , smiling like a creep . ”
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Jonathan sat up in bed , feeling uneasy . “ And then ? ”