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“ Mr. Lynn , aren’t you heading back to your courtyard house ? ”
“ I don’t feel like staying there alone . ”
“ Of course , Mr. Lynn , ” the driver replied .
While Jonathan was drowning his sorrows at the bar , Teresa and Michael had spent all night waiting in line . As the first rays of dawn touched the fluttering red flag , Michael’s wish came true , and he watched the flag – raising ceremony with sparkling eyes .
Seeing Michael so happy warmed Teresa’s heart . She took him to explore the museum , and they grabbed breakfast afterward . To her surprise , Michael , who was usually so picky , actually liked the local drink . Teresa , on the other hand , found it hard to stomach .
They planned to stay one more night in Jarisburg before heading back to Everport . With both cities checked off their list , Teresa thought about their next trip . She tried her best to give Michael a happy childhood , taking him on three trips a year .
Relaxing in the hotel room , Teresa let out a sigh of relief . ‘ Jonathan can’t be in Jarisburg too , right ? ‘ she thought , trying to reassure herself .
Michael was already fast asleep , his little face looking so peaceful and sweet .
Teresa turned on the TV , uncorked a bottle of red wine , and poured herself a glass . Just as she was about to enjoy some quiet time , a familiar figure appeared on the
screen .
It was a financial news segment , likely a replay , and there was Jonathan . That face , etched deeply in her memory , was unmistakable .
The footage showed him at what seemed to be a business event . The camera zoomed in on his face . Jonathan , now thirty , had sharp features . His aura carried a refined maturity . He wasn’t dressed in flashy designer brands , yet his composed demeanor was magnetic .
Of course , part of the attention he garnered came from his immense wealth and
status .
The camera shifted again , showing a poised female executive seated beside him , chatting with him . He responded with a polite smile and a slight nod . The sight made Teresa’s chest tighten . Frustrated , she grabbed the remote and turned off the TV .
‘ He’s doing just fine . There’s no point in me dwelling on it , she thought , her emotions a tangled mess .
Successfully unlocked !
Everyone seemed to be moving forward , and she needed to do the same . Teresa sipped her wine , but no matter how hard she tried , sleep wouldn’t come . Feeling restless , she decided to go out for a walk .
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It was a little past eleven at night , and the hallway was quiet . Teresa stepped off the elevator , planning to take a walk to clear her head .
With a soft chime , the elevator doors slid open . Jonathan , clearly drunk and disheveled , raised his head , his gaze locking onto Teresa’s .
In that instant , his calm yet turbulent eyes seemed to stir up a storm , shaking the stillness of the moment .
Teresa froze for a few seconds , her heart racing as she quickly looked away .
Snapping out of her daze , she hurried to leave , but Jonathan strode in , grabbed her wrist , and cornered her against the wall .
The elevator doors chimed softly again . Only then did Jonathan turn around and press the button for the top floor . The doors closed slowly , sealing them in the confined space where their breaths intertwined , heavy with tension .
“ You’re drunk … ” Teresa mumbled , turning her head away as she struggled in his arms , Jonathan , however , firmly gripped her wrists , pinning them above her head .
Jonathan’s long fingers brushed against her face , his palm lingering on the smoothness of her skin as if trying to confirm something . “ You’re drunk . Let me go ,” Teresa repeated , her voice tinged with frustration .
That tone – impatient , familiar – it was unmistakably hers . Jonathan’s gaze locked onto her face , intense and searching , before he leaned down and silenced her protests with a kiss , his movements raw and possessive .
The elevator doors slid open , leading directly to his suite . Without hesitation , Jonathan carried her inside , his lips never leaving hers . The next moment , her back met the cool wall of the presidential suite as he pressed her against it .
The suite , with its panoramic view of Silvar’s glittering skyline , stood in stark contrast to the chaos unfolding within . Their clothes lay scattered across the floor , and her lingerie , now pushed aside to her waist , bore silent witness to the intensity of the
moment .
“ I missed you … ” Jonathan murmured , his teeth grazing her ear . He knew every inch of her , every weakness , every place that would make her tremble . This body was no mystery to him , and he wielded that knowledge with precision .
His words , his touch – they unraveled her defenses . Teresa felt a lump rise in her throat , her emotions threatening to spill over . He cupped the back of her head , tilting her face upward as his lips claimed hers once more . “ I looked everywhere for you . ”
“ Whatever ,” she replied , her voice barely above a whisper , tinged with resignation . He carried her to the bed , and Teresa closed her eyes , the smell of alcohol lingering on his breath as it mingled with the heat between them .
‘ It’s been too long , Teresa thought , her chest tightening as memories of him flooded back unbidden . Being with someone you love , even in the simplest acts , felt fulfilling-
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especially when that person knew your body so intimately .