Chapter 372

Teresa dropped Michael off with Miriam – he’d been pestering her to go to the party , but with both the Lynn and Johnston families there , there we ho way she’d let him go and be the center of attention .
When Teresa got to the restaurant , she called Irene .
trene came to meet her , pointing at Teresa as she said , “ Remember , you have only this one chance to join our party . ”
Teresa let out a cold laugh . “ Please don’t flatter yourself . I’m not doing this for you – I’m here for Hayden . ”
Seeing Teresa show up made Hayden light up with joy . Teresa was honestly touched – she hadn’t expected Hayden to still care about her . She glanced around , but Jonathan was nowhere to be seen , and Cheryl hadn’t come back yet .
“ Teresa , where have you been lately ? Haven’t seen you around Nareigh , ” Hayden said .
“ She lived with me in Fernlandia for some time , ” Evelyn said , pulling Teresa to sit next to her .
Jennifer was sitting on Teresa’s other side . She looked at Teresa with a gentle smile . “ Did you show up at the proposal today ? ”
“ Nope , ” Teresa replied .
Jennifer grinned . “ But I saw you . So you were there , weren’t you ? ”
“ Then why bother asking ? ”
Jennifer was left speechless , not knowing what to shoot back .
Cathy raised her glass . “ Teresa , what do you want to drink ? How about some wine ? ”
Teresa quickly said she couldn’t drink – she’d driven there .
“ Then have some juice . I ordered orange juice for you – you like that , right ? ” Cathy said .
“ Thank you , ” Teresa replied .
“ Hey Teresa , no need to be all formal with us . We’re family here , ” Hayden said , looking like he was on top of the world . “ It’s so nice having everyone together for dinner . But where is Cheryl ? ”
“ Cheryl’s not coming back . Lonisburg is too far – she wouldn’t get here until after midnight , ” Cathy said .
Hayden let out a sigh . He was a little bummed , but since Teresa was here , he cheered up and didn’t press the issue about Cheryl .
– “ Since we’re all here to celebrate Hannah and Donald , let’s get this party started – cheers , everyone ! ” Hayden stood up , and everyone else quickly got on
their feet . “ It’s lucky for our Lynn family to become in – laws with your Johnston family again . ”
“ You’re so kind , Hayden . ” Evelyn raised her glass and finished it in one go .
Just then , Jonathan showed up , even though he’d left earlier . “ Finished up at the company , ” he said , taking the seat next to Hayden . He glanced at Teresa , but she didn’t look his way .
Teresa kept her eyes on her food , serving herself . She especially liked the pudding in the middle , but it was quite far from her .
Then , the pudding was suddenly handed to her . Teresa scooped some pudding onto her plate . She looked up to say thanks , and that was when she
realized it was Jonathan .
Hayden saw that and grinned . “ Good things come in pairs . Now that Hannah and Donald are getting hitched , how about you and Jonathan tie the knot again , Teresa ? ”
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Everyone reacted differently , and before Teresa or Jonathan could say a word , Jennifer and Irene jumped in .
Jennifer spoke up first . “ They’ve been divorced for so long – there’s no feelings left between them . It’s better if they just move on
Irene jumped in . “ They don’t even have kids . No need to get back together . Let them both start fresh . ”
Hayden shot Irene a look . “ Did I ask you ? ”
“ I’m just saying what Jonathan and Teresa want . Don’t always target me . ” Irene felt like she was being treated unfairly .
“ Hayden , let’s just talk about my sister and Donald , okay ? Please leave me out of it . ” Teresa put down her fork . She never once looked Jonathan’s way this whole time .
Hayden wasn’t ready to give up . He turned to Evelyn . “ What do you think , Evelyn ? Wouldn’t it be great if both of your daughters could marry into our family ? If there’s anything wrong with Jonathan , just tell me – I’ll get him to change .”
Evelyn took a sip of wine and sighed . “ Let them decide for themselves , Hayden . Let’s just focus on Hannah and Donald . ”
Hayden suddenly looked a little down . “ Jonathan and Teresa are divorced now . I always thought they’d give me a grandson . What a pity . ”
Evelyn , Jennifer , and Teresa remained silent .
Teresa stood up , poured a glass of wine , and turned to Hayden . “ Hayden , I’m sorry I let you down . I’m not good enough for Jonathan . He’s doing great now and deserves better . Thanks for always caring . This toast is for you . ”
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