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Teresa shook her head . He really didn’t know .
Sanford frowned . He thought , ‘ That’s his mom . How could he not know ? ‘
Teresa said , “ He was always busy with work . When we got married , he was just a manager , right at the start of his career . His boss liked him and would often take him out on business trips .
“ Every time Irene picked on me or said I wasn’t good enough , I never complained to him or tattled . He lost his dad when he was little , and his mom raised him on her own . I couldn’t bring myself to make him look unfilial because of me .”
“ He lost his dad when he was a kid ? ” Sanford latched onto that , curled his lip , then spat . “ Serves him right . ”
Teresa stared at Sanford . “ Why do you hate Jonathan so much ? What’s your beef with him ? ”
Sanford was quiet for a few seconds . “ I just can’t stand him . He acts like he’s better than everyone . ”
“ You’ve only met him a handful of times . Why judge someone you barely know ? ”
“ Listen to yourself , always sticking up for him . You still have feelings for him , don’t you ? ”
Teresa suddenly went silent . She didn’t answer .
“ He’s the CEO of Horizonlead Group now – status , money , looks , he’s got it all . He could easily find someone better . ”
“ You’re no slouch either . You’re gorgeous , have a great figure , and your personality’s even better . Honestly , I think you’re way better than Jonathan . ”
“ Good personality ? ” Teresa let out a self – deprecating laugh . “ I’m not that nice . You’re friends with Hannah , so just look at her temper . ”
“ You mean Jennifer ? She’s got a pretty good personality , too . Honestly , I think both of you are great .”
Teresa was speechless and remained silent .
It was getting late , the sky dark and heavy , looking like it might rain . Teresa asked Sanford where he was staying so she could give him a ride .
“ I don’t have a place in Nareigh , so I’m staying at a hotel . Once Jennifer’s wedding is over , I’ll head back to Shaville , ” Sanford replied .
“ Alright , ” Teresa said , letting Sanford get into her car .
On the way , Sanford suddenly asked , “ Why don’t you come to Shaville with me ? ”
“ No way , ” Teresa snapped .
Sanford sighed , sounding a bit disappointed . “ I told Hannah I wanted to marry you . I even brought a gift for you . Do you agree ? ”
“ I’m not interested , ” Teresa replied .
Sanford let out another sigh , his tone turning sarcastic . “ Guess I just don’t make as much as he does , right ? ”
“ It’s not about money . I just don’t have feelings for you . You should find someone who’s a better match . We’re not right for each other , ” Teresa said .
Hearing this , Sanford leaned back in his seat and glanced at Teresa . “ So you want to get back together with Jonathan ? ”
“ No , I’m not getting back with him , ” Teresa said .
“ Are you planning to stay single forever ? You don’t even have kids , and Isabel isn’t your daughter . You’re still young . Don’t waste your life on a man who’s not worth it . You’ve got your whole future ahead of you , ” Sanford pressed .
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“ Say one more word and I’ll dump you on the side of the road , ” Teresa warned .
Sanford fell silent .
They drove into the hotel district , but Teresa didn’t stick around . Sanford joked about inviting her up to his room , but Teresa wasn’t about to go .
“ You’ve still got time to think about it , ” Sanford said . “ If you want to come back to Shaville with me , I can book tickets anytime . My mom would be over the moon if I brought home a pretty girlfriend . ”
“ There are plenty of pretty girls in Nareigh . Go find someone else , ” Teresa shot back .
Teresa was about to drive off when Sanford suddenly knocked on her window , looking all sincere . “ Carf you get out for a second ? I brought something for Isabel . Could you give it to her for me ? ”