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The next day , after Jonathan sobered up , he called Irene and apologized . “ Mom , I was drunk yesterday and not really myself . Sorry if I said anything out
of line . ”
After all , she was still his mom .
Irene just laughed it off . “ Don’t worry about it . A mom doesn’t stay mad at her own kid . I just don’t want Teresa coming between us , and that’s all just hope you can stop thinking about- ”
“ That’s enough , ” Jonathan cut her off , sounding like he really didn’t want to hear that name . “ Let’s not talk about Teresa .”
Irene snorted , “ You don’t want me to say it ? Well , I’m going to anyway . Stop obsessing over Teresa . It’s time to move on .”
“ I just can’t help it ,” he said , not even sure how to describe his feelings . “ I’m the one who keeps chasing after her . I’m the one who can’t let go . Everything that’s happening now – t brought it on myself . ”
“ You ! ” Irene felt a wave of frustration in her chest . She just couldn’t understand why Jonathan always took Teresa’s side . ‘ What on earth did Teresa do to him ? ‘ she wondered .
“ She said she’s done with you . If she really means it , she shouldn’t ever see you again , not even for her sister’s engagement , ” said Irene .
“ That’s her own sister , and it’s a huge deal . How could she not show up ? ” Jonathan replied .
“ Anyway , she said she won’t come to any Lynn family events . If she’s got the guts , she should stick to her word and cut ties with the Lynn family and you for good , ” Irene blurted , getting more and more worked up .
Jonathan went quiet for a few seconds and then suddenly changed the subject . “ How about I set you up with someone ? What kind of guy do you like ? Someone like Dad ? ”
Irené exclaimed , “ What ? Why are you dragging me into this ? I’m talking about your life ! I’m already this old ; what do I need a partner for ? ”
“ You’re not old at all . You take good care of yourself . I bet I could find you a great match , ” Jonathan teased .
Irene was speechless . “ You’re really trying to drive me crazy ! I’m talking about you . I’ve already picked out a bunch of rich , pretty , and well – educated girls for you .”
Jonathan laughed , “ How about this – let’s both go on blind dates . We’ll remarry together . How’s that ? ”
Irene stared at her phone in disbelief . “ Jonathan , are you sure you’re sober ? ”
“ I’m totally sober . If I remarry , I’d worry about leaving you alone . Maybe we should just get married together , ” Jonathan joked .
“ I think you’re definitely still drunk ! You’re going to drive me crazy , ” Irene huffed , not knowing what else to say . “ Go get something for your hangover , ” she snapped and hung up .
Jonathan had barely hung up when his phone started ringing again . He glanced at the caller ID , raised an eyebrow in surprise , and answered , “ Hello , Miriam ? ”
A child’s sobs came through the line . “ Mr. Lime , it’s me , Mike , ” the voice whimpered .
Jonathan immediately recognized the little guy . He let out a gentle “ mm ” and asked softly , “ What’s wrong , Mike ? ”
“ Why did you ignore me yesterday when I called you ? ” asked Michael .
Jonathan was confused , “ What ? When did you call me ? Where were you ? ”
Michael sniffled hard as he spoke . “ At the door ! I ran after you and called your name , but you just turned around and left .
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“ Don’t you like me anymore ? I said I’d be your sidekick when I grow up , but now you don’t want me as your sidekick ? ”
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Jonathan paused for a few seconds . “ Mike , I really didn’t hear you yesterday . I’d had a few drinks , and it was pretty windy , so I must have missed it .
“ How about I apologize to you in person ? Why don’t you ask Miriam to bring you to r office ? ”
At that point , Miriam grabbed the phone . “ No need for a big apology . My cousin’s kid just misunderstood and thought you were ignoring him . He got upset and insisted on calling you himself , ” Miriam explained .
“ I see . Can you give the phone back to Mike ? ” Jonathan said .
He added , “ I’m sorry , Mike . I wasn’t ignoring you . Next time you call me , I’ll answer right away . ”
That finally made the little guy break into a smile . “ You promised , Mr. Lime ! Next time , you can’t ignore me . ”
Jonathan agreed , “ Alright . ”
After comforting him , Miriam hung up and then took Michael’s hand to go find Teresa outside the room .
Miriam let out a sigh . “ Seriously , you and Jonathan really aren’t talking anymore ? I even have to make the call for you .”
“ We really aren’t , ” Teresa replied . “ Thanks for helping . ”
Michael wouldn’t stop crying , thinking Jonathan was ignoring him and insisting on making a call . Teresa was out of options , so she called Miriam over to help .
After Miriam left , Teresa washed Michael’s face .
Michael grinned . “ Mom , I misunderstood Mr. Lime . He said he was drinking last night and didn’t see me . ”
Teresa paused while wiping his face . ‘ He was drinking again ? Well , it was the Lynn family dinner yesterday . Of course , he had to have a few drinks with the elders , ‘ she thought .
But she didn’t even know when he got back to Nareigh .
Teresa snapped out of it and smiled at Michael , “ Hey , no more overthinking, okay ? My son is the coolest . Who wouldn’t like you ? ”
“ But Mom , Grandma doesn’t like me , ” Michael mumbled .
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