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Donald was at a loss about what to do with Jennifer . Just then , Benny , who’d been watching the drama from inside , finally stepped out .
He said , “ Hey , you two , want to come into my office for some coffee ? If you’ve got questions about repayments or anything else , I’m a lawyer , happy to help . ”
Jennifer felt a bit annoyed . It was Benny again – how embarrassing to have an outsider watching their mess . “ No , thanks . Whatever’s going on between me and my boyfriend , we’ll handle it ourselves . ”
In the end , Donald and Jennifer didn’t take Benny up on his offer . They managed to make up , more or less , and left together in the same car .
A taxi slowly pulled up in front of Benny’s office . Cheryl got out , looking a little lost , and walked over to Donald’s car , only to find it empty .
Benny called out to her , “ Your brother left with Jennifer . He left his car here . ”
“ I see , ” Cheryl replied . Benny politely invited her to get inside for some coffee . Cheryl smiled , “ Alright , since you’re being so welcoming , I’ll take you up on it . ” Benny was speechless for a moment .
Cheryl rubbed her belly as it let out a few loud rumbles , and then asked , “ Can I have some of those cookies on the table ? ”
Benny chuckled and slid the cookies and all the desserts over to her , and then said to the staff member behind him , “ Get our guest a glass of juice . ”
“ Thank you ,” Cheryl said with a polite smile . She hadn’t eaten enough at her last meal and was starving . As she smiled , Benny finally noticed the two little dimples at the corners of her mouth – she was actually pretty cute .
As Benny turned to head to the back , the staff kept sneaking glances at Cheryl . Someone joked , “ Benny , looks like you’re about to be a dad . ”
Benny was left speechless .
The staff member added , “ Just look at her belly . She’s really showing now .”
Benny frowned . He’d always thought Cheryl was putting on weight a bit fast , but now , looking at her belly , he couldn’t help but wonder …
Taking the chance while handing her the juice , Benny walked over and asked , a bit tactfully , “ Cheryl , do you have a boyfriend ? ”
Cheryl shook her head innocently . “ No , I don’t have a boyfriend. ”
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“ I see , ” Benny muttered . ‘ If she doesn’t even have a boyfriend , there’s no way she’s pregnant . The Lynn family does keep things pretty strict , he thought to himself .
Cheryl asked , “ What , are you trying to set me up with someone ? ”
“ What kind of guy do you like ? ” Benny asked , sounding casual .
“ I like guys who are sunny , good – looking , treat me well , and have a good temper , ” Cheryl replied , a little dreamy .
“ That’s a pretty tall order, ” Benny teased . “ Maybe try losing a little weight first ? Summer s almost here . Don’t you want to wear cute dresses ? ”
Cheryl shot him a glare . “ There you go again , always butting in . You’re so annoying . ”
Benny raised his hands in surrender . “ Alright , alright , I’ll stop playing the busybody . Take your time and eat .”
Cheryl kept munching on cookies and cake , eating a ton . Once she was full and satisfied , Benny offered to drive her home . Otherwise , she’d have to call a cab since she didn’t have a car .
Cheryl climbed into Benny’s Lamborghini . “ My sister – in – law was right – you really are a rich guy . ”
“ Which sister – in – law are you talking about ? ” Benny reminded her of buckling the seatbelt as he spoke .
“ Teresa , of course . She mentioned you before and even wanted to set us up , ” Cheryl said .
Benny glanced at Cheryl , noticing the little sparkle in her eyes , then quickly looked away and put some distance between them . “ No way . I don’t date friends ‘ relatives . ”
Cheryl just said it offhand . She absentmindedly patted her stomach and thought , ‘ Why is it so hard to find a guy to play dad for my future kid ? ‘
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