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Without warning , he kissed her again . This time his lips were softer , his touch gentler
Teresa closed her eyes , spellbound . Her hands found the small of his back , clutching his shirt tightly . The kiss utterly consumed her, leaving no room for other thoughts .
Just then , a sudden blaring car horn shattered the intimacy like glass breaking . Jonathan pulled back , while Teresa frowned , a flicker of annoyance crossing her face .
Miriam and Benny were hurrying toward them , both out of breath . “ We rushed over , thinking you two might be at each other ” s throats ” Benny exclaimed . “ But it seems we were worried for no reason !
Benny , ever the observant one , recalled the silhouette he saw earlier . He took in Jonathan’s grimace and Teresa’s flushed complexion . It was all too obvious .
“ I told you , ” he said , gesturing between Jonathan and Teresa . “ One’s a Scorpio , the other’s a Capricorn . They wouldn’t fight ” Jonathan glanced at Benny and Miriam , then changed the subject . “ Does she really have a sister ? ” he asked
Miriam shot Teresa a look , but Teresa reassured her that she had already spoken to Jonathan about it . At this , Miriam breathed a sigh of relief .
“ Her name’s Hannah , Miriam confirmed . “ She went missing when Teresa was little , and their family thought she’d died. They just reunited recently . Oh , and Hannah works at the same hospital as your cousin . ”
Benny furrowed his brow , puzzled . “ Wait , that dumb kid Edward became a doctor ? ”
Miriam rolled her eyes . “ His cousin’s name is Donald , not Edward . And how is Edward dumb , anyway ? ”
Benny slapped his forehead . “ I mixed them up again ! I can never keep those two straight ,” he said with a sheepish grin . Anyway , since everything’s sorted now , let’s go grab some food or something – my treat !
During the New Year , everyone was caught up with their own families , so none of them were able to meet .
Jonathan glanced at Teresa. He would go along if she wanted to , but it was late , and she didn’t seem particularly interested Miriam , however , was insistent . She eagerly grabbed Teresa’s arm .
“ Come on , let’s go ,” she urged . “ I brought your Audi , so you can give me a ride back and then drive it home after . ”
Teresa eventually gave in . Together , they headed to Fores Restaurant , a spot she and Jonathan had visited frequently before their divorce . Since then , Teresa hadn’t set foot inside .
As they settled in , Benny poured Jonathan a drink and raised his glass for a toast . Jonathan clinked glasses with him and downed his drink in one gulp . Teresa watched him silently , unsure whether to say something
She refrained from drinking since she had to drive .
Benny chuckled as he sipped his drink . “ Miriam and I were so surprised earlier . We thought something dramatic had gone down between you two . I even joked it looked like Teresa was getting remarried ?
Miriam sighed . “ You two honestly gave us a heart attack . So , what’s really going on ? ”
Teresa maintained that there was nothing going on . Meanwhile , Jonathan didn’t offer any more explanation , instead turning his attention to Benny . “ Hey , mind lending me your driver’s license ?” he asked , his tone casual , “ I ran three red lights today . I’m out of points . ”
“ Seriously ?” Benny shrugged , helpless . Fine , it’s in my car . I’ll grab it for you later . ”
“ Thanks , Jonathan said , knocking back another glass of wine .
Meanwhile , Miriam leaned against Teresa’s shoulder , her voice tinged with frustration . “ Teresa , I’m done with Edward . ” Teresa placed a comforting hand on her head and asked her what was wrong .
Tears filled Miriam’s eyes as she admitted Teresa was right – Edward had been faking his illness . “ If he doesn’t like me , fine But pretending to be sick and lying to me ? I’m over him ” she declared .
Jonathan , who had been talking with Benny , was glancing at Teresa out of the corner of his eye . Naturally , he caught snippets of Miriam’s lament . Jonathan frowned then stood up and went to the restroom to make a call .
Soon after , a figure appeared in the doorway , Benny , now tipsy , waved at the newcomer . “ Donald , you’re just in time ! Jonathan and I have been drinking . You’ll be our designated driver later . ”
The man stepped inside , his hands shoved car
my name is Edward ”
Successfully unlocked !
the bridge of his nose , clearly exasperated .
Benny was speechless , and the others burst in . Just stop talking . ”
“ Okay , I’ll zip it , ” Benny responded .
Edward had arrived after receiving Jonathan’s call . His
His gaze landed on Miriam’s tear – streaked face , and for a moment , he
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hesitated Then , swallowing hard , he said , “ I’m sorry ”
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