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The doctor had said it was fine to be intimate again after three months , but Teresa was still a little nervous last night . Thankfully , after Jonathan apologized , he was gentle with her the whole time .
“ I’m full , ” she said .
“ That’s all you’re eating ? ” asked Jonathan .
“ Come on , I had two bowls already . ” She really couldn’t eat another bite . Jonathan just took her leftover pasta and finished it off himself .
Jonathan pressed , “ So , what did you come to Everport for yesterday ? Placing an order or something ? ”
“ It’s all taken care of . ” Teresa didn’t want to talk about work . She could handle it herself .
He continued , “ You’re heading back today ? ”
“ Yeah , ” said Teresa .
“ What time’s your flight ? I’ll drive you to the airport . But before that , can you do me a favor ? ” asked Jonathan .
He explained he had a business party to attend , and the woman who’d tried to drug him would be there . He wanted Teresa to come along and help him put on a show one last time .
Teresa agreed . While Jonathan was in the kitchen doing the dishes , she slipped into the bedroom and took out the ring . She paused for a moment , staring at it , and then put it away before Jonathan noticed – just like he’d never found it at all .
At the business party , the place was packed . Teresa linked arms with Jonathan , and the two of them immediately drew attention with their striking
looks .
That female boss walked over , eyeing Teresa up and down . After Jonathan introduced them , she said with a sneer , “ I thought you were divorced , Mr. Lynn . Didn’t you say you were a single dad with five kids ? ”
“ We were just messing around. With five kids , of course , we had to get back together . ” Teresa knew she was here to play a part , so she clung tightly to Jonathan’s arm . He’d helped her so much ; she was happy to return the favor .
Jonathan glanced at Teresa out of the corner of his eye , a faint smile tugging at his lips , but he didn’t say anything .
The woman looked Teresa up and down and smirked . “ Wow , five kids and you still look that good ? ”
“ What can I say ? I just keep in shape . I love hearing compliments , but I should return the favor , right? The only problem is , you’re not as pretty as me , your waist is twice as thick , and you’re not as tall either . ”
“ You ! ” The woman suddenly turned to Jonathan , acting all sweet . “ Your wife is so mean ! ”
Jonathan just raised an eyebrow . “ Seems like my wife is just telling the truth .”
The woman’s face turned red with anger . Teresa stood on tiptoe and kissed Jonathan on the cheek . He looked completely caught off guard , but there was a new warmth in his eyes as he gazed at her .
Teresa linked her arm through Jonathan’s , really selling the act as she stared down the female boss .
“ Stop drooling over my husband . He’s not into fake girls like you . If you’re that desperate for a man , maybe next time I’ll drug you and set you up with three guys . How does that sound ? ”
The woman was left speechless . Realizing she couldn’t win against Teresa , she gave up and turned to leave .
Only then did Teresa let go of Jonathan’s arm , her face returning to normal . “ Alright , that’s enough . ”
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Jonathan snapped out of it and grabbed her hand again , looking reluctant to let go . “ That was great . Wish we could keep the act going a little longer . ”
But Teresa pulled away , putting some distance between them . “ I need to get
to
the airport .”
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“ I’ll drive you . Wait for me a minute , ” offered Jonathan .
“ Okay . ” She watched his figure as he walked away – so familiar , so steady , and for some reason , it made her a little sad .
Just yesterday , they’d been all over each other , tangled up in bed . Now , sitting in the car , they were like strangers , not saying a word .
But she’d already made her choice – to start over , to go back to Nareigh and live a different life , to cut ties with him . That was her decision .
Even if the future was uncertain , back then , standing in the fog , she was just as lost . She simply did what she thought was right .
At the airport , Jonathan couldn’t help but pull Teresa into a hug , burying his face in her shoulder . He thought about how , during their act , she’d called him her husband and talked about getting remarried . If only that were real .
Suddenly , he asked , “ Will you be with other men ? ”
Teresa’s eyes flickered . No one would’ve thought a man as put – together as him , in a suit , would whisper something like that in her ear .
She replied calmly , “ I don’t know . I’m not really looking , but maybe I will . You should move on too . We agreed that really was the last time . ”
Jonathan was silent for a few seconds and then suddenly asked , “ Even if you don’t love him , you wouldn’t mind being with him ? ”
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