Chapter 473

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Miriam turned to Jonathan . “ Just pull over anywhere . You can drop me off by the curb . ”
Jonathan drove to Soveriam Road . “ If you walk ahead for a minute , there’s a subway station that goes straight to Nareigh Airport . ”
“ My nephew’s already asleep , so I’ll leave him with you guys for now . I’ll come by your place tomorrow morning to pick him up . ” Miriam gave Teresa a quick wink before getting out .
After Miriam left , Teresa pulled Michael over and let him sleep on her lap .
Jonathan glanced at Teresa in the rearview mirror . She was gently patting Michael’s shoulder , her eyes full of warmth . He couldn’t help but look at her a little longer .
“ I still have something to say ,” Jonathan spoke up .
“ That’s enough . ” Teresa looked up , her eyes suddenly cold as she met his gaze . “ I don’t want to talk about this in the car . ”
Jonathan didn’t push it . The car soon stopped outside a 24 – hour restaurant , snapping Teresa out of her thoughts .
Before Teresa could object , Jonathan had already parked , picked Michael up , and got out . Michael had fallen asleep in the car and wouldn’t wake up . He just let Jonathan carry him without a fuss .
Seeing her “ hostage ” had been taken out , Teresa had no choice but to get out too .
“ This place has good food and a big menu . I figured you’d like it , ” Jonathan said .
“ I’m not hungry ,” Teresa replied , taking a sip of juice after she sat down .
“ I am . I haven’t eaten all day . Just eat with me , okay ? ” Jonathan said .
Teresa didn’t say anything , trying to move Michael over to her side , but Jonathan had already settled him on the sofa next to himself and draped his suit jacket over the boy .
The waiter thoughtfully brought over a small pillow .
“ Thanks , ” Jonathan said .
“ You’re welcome , Mr. Lynn . Enjoy your meal , ” the waiter replied respectfully , stepping aside .
The food looked pretty good , so Teresa ended up eating a little too .
They ate quietly , neither of them said a word .
Once they’d finished , Jonathan finally looked up at her . “ Are you full ? Do you feel like hearing me out now ? ”
Teresa set down her fork and gave a small nod .
Jonathan’s expression softened . “ First , let me clear something up . I never planned on getting married . My mom found someone she thought was a good match and tried to push her onto me .
“ I just played along so my mom could see for herself that the woman was only after my money . There was nothing real be contact . ”
is , not even any physical
He paused for a moment . “ I knew you were away on a business trip . I figured you’d see the news about me supposedly getting married and at least ask me about it , even just once . But you came back like it was nothing .
“ I told you I was getting married tomorrow , and you didn’t even blink . Then your mom called me , asking for a lawyer , but you told me not to get involved .
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“ Fine , I stayed out of it . I trust you can handle things .
“ You wanted to pay me back , and I said we should meet and talk in person , but you wouldn’t see me . You just dropped the money off at my office and left , then went out to dinner with that Thomas guy .
“ Just so you know , I wasn’t following you . I have to pass by that road after work , and I just happened to see you two . I’d had a bit to drink , so I lost my temper . ”
As he spoke , Jonathan poured himself a glass of red wine , lowering his posture a bit as he tried to clink glasses with Teresa .
He continued , “ I really am sorry . I shouldn’t have questioned you or doubted you before knowing the truth . Even if I was drunk , that’s no excuse for what I said .
“ I hope you can forgive me . Please don’t be mad at me anymore . ”
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