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Jonathan smirked . “ And what’s that price supposed to be ? Should I give your uncle a call ? You’re only this cocky because you’ve got David backing you Without him , you’re nothing . ”
When he saw Lysander’s face change , Jonathan pulled out his phone . “ Your uncle’s been wanting to work with me ever since I set up a branch here . I’ve got his number right here . ”
He pulled up David’s number and held the screen up to Lysander’s face . “ This one , right ? ”
Just when Jonathan’s finger hovered over the call button , Lysander panicked and grabbed his hand . “ It’s nothing , really . No need to bother my uncle . I’ll just stay in the hospital for a few days and rest up .”
Jonathan put his phone away . “ Teresa’s already quit . You should leave the school too . You’re not fit to be principal .”
Lysander started to panic . “ I won’t bother Ms. Johnston anymore , okay ? I worked hard for this job . You’re a big boss , you shouldn’t get involved in my business . ”
Jonathan’s voice was cold . “ Teresa and the other female teachers you harassed have already reported you . I’m just letting you know . Think about your wife and kids for once . Don’t you feel any shame ? ” With that , he turned and walked out .
Teresa picked up Michael and sent Jonathan the money for the car . It had been ages since she’d driven a Porsche . There were a bunch of new fuel cards in the car . Once again , she owed him . It seemed she could never pay him back .
Jonathan called her . “ You’re on First Avenue , aren’t you ? ”
“ How do you know ? ”
“ I can see you . My car’s right behind yours . ”
Teresa’s eyes flickered . She spotted Jonathan’s Maybach in her rearview mirror .
Jonathan said over the phone , “ There’s a supermarket nearby . Want to go shopping ? ”
If she said no now , it’d just make her look guilty . “ Sure , I need to pick up some things anyway ,” Teresa replied . “ I’ll park over by the lot . ”
She parked in the underground A1 section , while Jonathan parked somewhere else . When Teresa got upstairs , Jonathan said he’d take the elevator to the supermarket entrance and wait for her there .
Teresa reached the entrance first and told Michael , “ Later , Mr. Lime is coming to shop with us . ”
Michael threw both hands up in excitement . “ Yay ! Mr. Lime and I are buddies , so I can buy tons of stuff now ! ”
Just as he finished , the elevator doors opened . Michael saw Jonathan step out and ran over , shouting , “ Mr. Lime ! ”
Jonathan bent down and scooped him up . Michael scampered ahead on his little legs , Jonathan pushed the shopping cart , and Teresa walked beside him . This was the kind of life she’d always dreamed of To Teresa , it felt like a dream .
Jonathan was soaking in the warmth of this peaceful moment . This was exactly the kind of life he’d always dreamed of . If he had a child of his own , he’d
be even happier right now .
“ Mr. Lime , I want a toy . Will you buy one for me ? ”
“ Which one ? ” Jonathan grinned , slipping his hands under Michael’s arms and lifting him up high so he could grab whichever one he wanted .
Michael stretched out his arms and picked the fanciest , most expensive one from the top . “ Mr. Lime , you’re so generous . Thank you . ”
“ No need to thank me , ” Jonathan said with a smile . When he turned around , Teresa was nowhere to be seen . He glanced around and spotted her picking
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out vegetables .
With one hand pushing the cart and the other holding Michael , Jonathan walked over to her . “ Look at you . You’re even cooking now ? ”
“ Don’t underestimate me , ” Teresa replied , patting the perfect cabbage she’d just picked . “ I can totally handle stir – frying now ”
“ I can vouch for that ! ” Michael said proudly , lifting his chin . “ Ms. Johnston is a real chef now . ” He flashed Teresa a big grin .
Teresa smiled back at Michael .
Jonathan took in the scene , feeling something he couldn’t quite put into words .
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