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He made a point of saying it was a little something from him .
Teresa hesitated for a few seconds , then got out of the car . Sanford glanced at the black Maybach parked across the street behind her , a hint of satisfaction flickering in his eyes .
Teresa didn’t notice the car at all . As they reached the entrance , she impatiently shrugged Sanford’s hand off her shoulder . “ Touch me again without asking and I’ll throw you over my shoulder , ” she warned .
Sanford just grinned and let it go .
When they got to his room , Teresa didn’t go in . She waited at the door .
Sanford handed her a child’s jade pendant , which was actually quite pretty . Teresa thanked him for Isabel . “ She’ll probably like it . That was thoughtful of you . Anyway , I’m heading out , ” she said .
Sanford leaned against the doorframe , still trying . “ Why not come in for a bit ? I brought some coffee beans – let me make you a cup . ”
“ No thanks . It’s getting late . You should get some rest . I left the burn ointment here for you , ” Teresa said , heading downstairs .
When she got downstairs , she saw the rain pouring down outside , her car getting absolutely drenched .
She settled onto a sofa in the hotel lobby , sipping coffee from the front desk , watching the rain beat against the glass , quietly texting Miriam .
Michael had been picked up by Miriam and was staying at her place tonight , so Teresa could finally relax .
The rain just wouldn’t let up . It poured for a whole hour . Only when it finally eased up did Teresa drive home .
The road was muddy and slick , and since it was nighttime , she drove extra slowly . The wipers kept swishing across the windshield , making the road ahead go from clear to blurry and back again .
By the time she reached the gates of Rosary Estates , a man was just standing there in the rain and mist , looking lost .
He was soaked to the bone . Teresa hurried over and held her umbrella over Jonathan’s head .
Jonathan grabbed her wrist , staring Teresa down . “ Why are you getting home so late ? ”
The depth in his eyes made Teresa’s heart skip a beat .
She caught a strong whiff of alcohol on him . He’d clearly been drinking , and his eyes were bloodshot .
“ Why won’t you answer me ? You went to a hotel , didn’t you ? That’s why you’re back so late ? ” Jonathan’s gaze was locked on her .
Teresa’s chest tightened . She snapped , “ You’re drunk . Go home and sleep it off. Don’t come here acting crazy .”
As she spoke , she yanked the umbrella away , leaving him to get drenched in the rain .
He grabbed her wrist again , making her drop the umbrella . Jonathan looked like a trapped animal , both hands gripping her shoulders , his voice low a menacing . “ Did you really sleep with him ? Tell me the truth . ”
“ You’re drunk . Just go . ”
Jonathan acted like he didn’t even hear Teresa , muttering to himself , “ Did you ? How did he make you feel ? Was he better in bed than me ? ”
Before he could finish , Teresa slapped him hard across the face . The sharp sound echoed , and Jonathan’s head snapped to the side .
Jonathan’s eyes flickered , and by the time he came back to himself , she was already gone .
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Jonathan wiped the rain from his face and chased after Teresa , following her upstairs .
Leaning against her door , he knocked . “ Open up , Teresa , Let’s talk this out . ”
There was no response from inside . Jonathan stood there in silence for a few seconds , then said through the door , “ I’m sorry , I shouldn’t have said that things . I lost my cool . Please , open the door so we can talk . ”
His phone rang . Teresa was calling . He picked up right away .
With just a door between them , Teresa spoke , her words cold and clear , “ I’ve got nothing to say to a Soused Doggy . Leave now , or I’m calling the police .
“ And don’t ever come looking for me again . I don’t want to see you .” With that , she hung up .