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Donald , ever sharp – eyed , immediately noticed the red mark on her face .
Jennifer said lightly , “ A mom brought her kid to see the doctor , and the kid accidentally scratched my face . ”
“ Let me help you take care of that scratch first , ” Donald offered .
“ No need . It doesn’t even hurt . Your parents are waiting , ” Jennifer insisted . She firmly hooked her arm through his and told him to deal with it after
dinner .
They had barely sat down when Jonathan walked in , too .
Hayden , sitting at the head of the table , shot Jonathan a glare . “ Honestly , I don’t even want to see you . No wife , no kids , always out and about . How long has it been since you came home ? ”
Irene quickly chimed in , “ Jonathan’s busy with work . That’s better than just loafing around , right ? ”
While Irene was talking , Jonathan had already walked over to Hayden , put a hand on his shoulder , and said he’d brought some good wine to help him
cool off .
Hayden pushed him away . “ Go on , get out of here . I don’t want you leaning on me . Look at Donald – he’s about to get married . And you ? You’ve got nothing . You’re my eldest grandson , for heaven’s sake . ”
Jonathan glanced over at Donald and Jennifer . After he sat down , he asked Donald , “ So , you’re getting married ? ”
“ Yeah . We’re planning to get engaged next month , ” Donald replied .
Jonathan nodded . “ Oh really ? That’s great. ”
Jonathan had no idea about the engagement . He wasn’t sure if Teresa knew either . If the engagement was set for next month , that was coming up fast .
Donald said , “ Jonathan , stay in Nareigh a few more days . You have to be here when Jennifer and get engaged . ”
“ Alright ,” Jonathan replied , pouring himself a drink and clinking glasses with Donald .
Irene tugged on Jonathan’s sleeve , signaling for him to take it easy and not drink too much .
Hayden frowned , “ We’re all family here . Let him drink if he wants . What’s there to worry about ? ”
Irene pressed her lips together . It wasn’t just about the drinking – she wanted to talk to Jonathan later , and she didn’t want him drinking on an empty stomach . She was also worried about his stomach acting up . ”
Werner raised his glass to Jonathan and said , “ Donald just bought an Audi A7 . You saw it , right ? I thought he’d go for the AS . It’s not like he can’t afford
it . ”
Jonathan glanced over at Donald . The truth was that Donald had borrowed the money for the car from him , but he didn’t say anything .
“ The A7’s great . Young people like something stylish . I’m getting old . Driving an A8 would just make me look even older , ” Jonathan said .
Werner chuckled , “ Come on , you’re only four years older than Donald . Thirty isn’t old – it’s the best time of your life ! Next time , bring your girlfriend home , alright ? Stop dragging your feet . It’s time to move on . ”
“ You’re right . Time to move on ,” Jonathan said , clinking glasses with Werner and taking a drink .
On the other side , Donald sat in silence , poured hirgself another drink , and downed it , lost in thought .
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As the family dinner wrapped up , Werner helped Hayden up , yet Hayden turned to Jennifer .
He said , “ Hannah , next time , bring Teresa over for dinner , will you ? Just tell her I miss her . Even if she’s not my granddaughter – in – law anymore , can list
want to see her ?
“ You and Donald are getting married soon , so we’re all family now . There’s nothing to be embarrassed about . ”
Irene let out a quiet , sarcastic laugh . If Hayden and Jonathan weren’t right there , she definitely would’ve said something . ‘ Bring Teresa ? As if things weren’t messy enough already , ‘ she thought .
After Hayden left , Jonathan turned to Irene , who was still grumbling to herself . “ Let’s go , ” he said .
Once they got in the car , Irene finally asked, “ You’re not drunk , are you ? I need to talk to you about something .”