Chapter 28

Jonathan had instructed Lance to report any unusual happenings at the family home without delay
His expression darkened as he took in Lance’s frantic message. The moment the call ended, he set about making necessary arrangements.
At the Lynn residence. Hayden had regained his calm and was about to call Jonathan when his phone vibrated with a call from Jonathan. He picked up, his face hardening as he attempted to speak, but Jonathan got the words out first.
In response Hayden clipped out Got it We need you back here pronto
After ending the call Hayden faced Simon a pointing a finger at her Jonathan says he s not involved with you and is on his way back Turning to Teresa he said You re not leaving You re the only one I acknowledge as Jonathan s wife
With Hayden s grip keeping her in place Teresa s brow furrowed in confusion She recalled that Jonathan had mentioned a business trip to Sha ville which would take at least two hours to reach by plane
Jonathan arrived half an hour later his face showing the strain of a hurried flight Despite the fatigue he carried himself with an air of authority that filled the room
Simona’s breath hitched when she laid eyes on Jonathan up close. He was even more captivating in reality, his charm and good looks more impressive than she’d envisioned. His imposing stature and confident demeanor surprisingly instilled a sense of safety in her.
As soon as Jonathan entered his gaze fixed on Teresa He strode across the room and pulled Teresa up from the couch his silence conveying more than words
Teresa s bewilderment was evident as she wondered why he hadn t approached Simon a first
Hayden s fury was tangible he pounded the table his face flushed with rage Jonathan you better start explaining yourself Are you two timing
Holding Teresa s hand Jonathan spoke firmly his gaze sweeping the room I have no connection with Ms Larkin We ve never met never been engaged There s nothing between us nothing at all
Hayden nodded decisively his voice resolute as he asserted Jonathan swore he s not involved with Ms Larkin and I believe him She should go she s not in our circle
Facing Teresa with conviction he said In my book you re the only one I see as Jonathan s wife
Teresa was overwhelmed by a mix of feelings She was treated like an outsider in her own family yet she found herself backed by her ex husband s grandfather as if she truly belonged
Simon a s face flushed with anger and she addressed Irene demanding Mrs Lyn
Irene s face was a mask of sternness as she said Hayden they re divorced That s reality and we can t ignore it
Hayden remained unyielding insisting with a slight cough They might as well remarry for all we know I m sticking to the original no replacements
Cheryl interjected her tone soothing Irene let s not ruin today It s Thanksgiving a precious opportunity for us to unite Can we simply savor this time together
Feeling left out Irene kept her thoughts to herself as Jonathan and Teresa rushed to Hayden s side
It seemed like the whole family was backing up Teresa leaving Irene feeling isolated
Jonathan tried to calm the situation his hand gently patting Hayden s chest
But Hayden was furious swatting Jonathan s hand away What gives you the right to just divorce her You make some money and suddenly your wife doesn t matter We don t do things like that in the Lynn family he fumed
Jonathan sighed nodding in response to Hayden s rebuke I understand I messed up We ll fix this he promised trying to keep Hayden from getting more upset
Teresa s eyes flashed with surprise and disapproval at Jonathan She hadn t signed up for any remarriage plans
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a despondent look at Jonathan who seemed not to
At her limit Simon a spun on her high heels and stormed out of the room casting a d notice her leaving
Irene’s tone was urgent as she quickened her steps to keep up with Simona, calling out, “Simona, hold up! Let’s talk this through
Hayden was still fuming, his rage palpable as he confronted Jonathan, both with words and force. “You ungrateful boy!” he shouted. “You choose Thanksgiving to drop this bombshell? You’d better he nice to Teresa, or there will be consequences,
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