Chapter 279

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“ Jonathan , I just saw Teresa in Nareigh ,” Benny said as soon as the call connected .
“ Are you sure ? ” Jonathan sounded skeptical . “ She was just in Silvar . We stayed at the same hotel , and she checked out not long ago . ”
“ Look , she’s back in Nareigh now . I’m tailing her as we speak . Just trust me on this ! ” Benny hung up , his eyes fixed on the car ahead .
Teresa glanced down at Michael , who was fast asleep on her lap , his little face peaceful and unaware . Then , she looked at the red sedan trailing them in the rearview mirror . Afraid Benny might see Michael , she urged the driver to go faster .
“ Sorry , miss , speeding’s gonna cost me a fine , ” the driver replied , sticking to his usual
pace .
“ I’ll give you an extra 300 bucks . Just lose the car behind us ,” Teresa said firmly .
“ Got it , miss , ” the driver said with a grin .
The taxi surged forward . Benny noticed the sudden acceleration and pressed his own foot down hard on the accelerator . But just as he was about to catch up , the light ahead turned yellow . He could’ve run it , but he was driving his father’s car .
And this was Nareigh , after all . Benny might get away with it , but his dad wouldn’t . “ Shit , shit , shit ! ” Benny cursed under his breath , watching helplessly as the taxi disappeared into the distance .
Teresa and Michael’s flight from Nareigh to Jarisburg had already taken off . An hour later, Jonathan landed in Nareigh . Walking briskly , he made a call , “ Push back my trip to Jarisburg . I can’t leave Nareigh right now . ” He headed straight to Horizonlead Group . Benny was waiting for Jonathan at Horizonlead Group . When he saw Jonathan walk in , he said , “ I’ve been calling you nonstop , but your phone was off . Figured you must’ve been on a plane . ”
“ Where’s Teresa ? ” Jonathan asked directly .
“ Don’t even get me started ,” Benny sighed . “ I couldn’t catch up to her . She looked like she was in a rush , probably just coming back for a quick family visit . And … ”
Jonathan’s eyes narrowed . “ And ? ”
Benny hesitated before saying , “ And … I don’t know , man . I just have this feeling Teresa ‘ s got someone else . Why else would she take off like that ? ”
Jonathan’s expression darkened . Benny coughed awkwardly . “ I’m just guessing , okay ? But think about it – she hasn’t even reached out to Miriam . Odds are , she’s seeing someone new . She cut ties with you so cleanly . Doesn’t that tell you something ? ” Jonathan’s emotions were a tangled mess . She’d been in Silvar , staying at the same hotel , and still , they hadn’t crossed paths . Now , back in Nareigh , it was the same story .
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Every time , it felt like fate was playing a cruel joke on him .
He couldn’t quite put his feelings into words . Maybe forcing things would only make it worse . And Benny’s words lingered . Teresa might have someone new . Even if she did , he had no right to interfere .
Benny was already on his way to find Miriam , who was feeling pretty anxious herself . When she got back to the office , the receptionist , unable to hold it in , finally spilled the beans – Teresa had come back .
Miriam got all excited , but her excitement quickly fizzled out when the receptionist added that Teresa had only stayed for half an hour before leaving .
She thought back to earlier when Edward had taken her home after she got drunk . Out of gratitude , she’d treated him to a meal today and even dropped him back at school . If she’d known Teresa was coming , she wouldn’t have wasted her time .
As Miriam mulled over her regret , her eyes landed on a note sitting on her desk . [ Miriam , I stopped by the office to check in . Seeing that you’re all doing well puts my mind at ease . I’m doing fine . Don’t worry about me . ]
Miriam grabbed her phone right away , only to pause – she didn’t even have Teresa’s
number .
Just then , her phone rang . Thinking it might be Teresa , she quickly answered , only to hear Benny’s voice on the other end . “ I just saw Teresa today . Has she contacted you ? ”
“ Nope , ” Miriam replied .
Benny was speechless .
Miriam told Benny to come find her , and soon enough , he showed up at Teresouth Group . “ What’s going on ? Teresa saw me and bolted like I was chasing her . She even rolled up her car window in a panic . Who’s she with now? ”