Chapter 55
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Jonathan stared at the surveillance footage his gaze tightening at the unexpected reaction seeing her on the bed stirred in him He rose and made his way to the shower to clear his head
Teresa Teresa Sherry called out breaking through Teresa s distraction in the office at New Edge Media
Sherry felt Teresa s forehead worried she might have a fever
Teresa shook her head Tm line
“Where were you last night! You only came back early this morning” Sherry asked, her hand still on Teresa’s forehead.
I just went out for a bit and ended up staying at a hotel because it was too late Teresa replied her voice steady
She wasn t lying about the hotel after her hurried exit from the house at Luv is ton Estates she indeed spent a sleepless night there her mind racing with memories of Jonathan pinning her down If not for her quick reflexes she would have been bedridden this morning
She couldn’t understand why her heart was racing like it was back in her teenage days, not like the flutter she felt when she was
Seventeen.
Thanks to her poor sleep, Teresa was a bit dazed that day. While driving in the afternoon, she failed to notice a car behind her while reversing and scratched it.
The man’s car wasn’t as nice as Teresa’s, and seeing how attractive and elegant she was, he tried to take advantage of the situation.
*60 thousand dollars!” the man demanded
Are you kidding me Teresa retorted not being the one to be messed with It s just a scratch A few thousand should cover it Besides your car isn t even worth 60 thousand is it
Yeah my car isn t as nice as yours You drive a Porsche can t you spare 60 thousand the man said
“Dude, I’m just a poor renter. Are you trying to take advantage because I’m a woman? Sorry, but I’m not that easy to bully. Teresa shot back.
Seeing Teresa s sharp tongue the man compromised and said Alright give me 6 thousand and we ll call it even No need to make
scene.
600 Teresa said firmly not backing down
The man complained it wasn t enough but when Teresa mentioned calling the insurance company a car horn sounded and a black Audi pulled up Out stepped Benny
Benny you re just in time This guy s trying to scam me Teresa said
“Don’t worry. G
Get in my car and I ll handle this Benny replied
The man thought Benny was Teresa s husband but Benny didn t confirm or deny it After some negotiation the man left
Once Benny was in the car Teresa quickly asked How much did you give him
300 bucks Benny said
You re the best Teresa said giving him a thumbs up
Of course I m a lawyer Henny replied
Teresa chuckled forgetting that the laid back Benny was a lawyer She remembered when she and Jonathan divorced Benny had offered to help divide their assets but neither of them took him up on it
Tm actually heading to the hospital now to see Jonathan Benny mentioned
Jonathan Teresa s heart seemed to clench at the sound of his name
That s right Benny replied
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12:40 PM
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What happened to him Teresa asked
Acute gastroenteritis Benny said
Teresa was puzzled, thinking to herself. How did he suddenly get gastroenteritis? Did he drink too much”
Then Benny rushed into the hospital with Teresa his phone buzzing with non stop work calls Got to split he told Teresa The office is hitting the roof
Jonathan s on the eighth floor Could you swing by and see how he s doing I can t make it up there Benny added his fingers already dancing over his phone screen
Teresa headed upstairs the antiseptic smell of the hospital hitting her as she stepped off the elevator and made her way to the wards She was passing a room when she heard a woman s overly sweet voice
Simon a stood by Jonathan s bedside From Teresa s angle Jonathan s face was a blur but Simon a s fawning expression was as clear as day
Teresa s face darkened as she caught Jonathan s gaze through the doorway
As Teresa turned to leave, Jonathan struggled to sit up, his voice rough with surprise. “What are you doing here? Come in
“Nah. I’m good,” Teresa replied casually. “Benny couldn’t make it, so he sent me. But it looks like you’ve got all the company you need.”
Simon a bit her lip and explained I was just in the neighborhood and heard about Jonathan s
Save it Teresa cut her off I m done with him so who he s with now is not my problem Then Teresa walked away without a second glance
Teresa please don t Simon a tried to keep her stay but Jonathan stopped her
Let her go Jonathan mumbled pulling the sheets over himself his voice sulky
Simon a s spirits lifted a thrill running through her With a voice as soft as honey she called out Jonathan Her hand was hovering over his blanket ready to give it a gentle par
But then Jonathan barked You can leave too I don t want to lay eyes on you either His words hung in the air a shockwave that hit Simon a like a bucket of ice water
I care about your Simon a protested I took time off just to be here
I m not interested in the concern of someone I m not into You re bothering me It s annoying Jonathan retorted his voice barely audible through the sheets
Simon a who was used to being chased by guys had never been called annoying before
“What’s the big deal with you, Jonathan? You’re just a divorced man!” Simona snapped
That s right so leave me alone Jonathan said his voice firm
“Your”
Simon a huffed out her anger and frustration palpable Then she turned to leave
Jonathan s stomach twisted with pain his brows knotting in discomfort
Meanwhile Teresa stormed out of the hospital fuming
She thought He called out for me when he was drunk saying he missed me but then he got cozy with Simon a same old story except back then it was Yvonne If I ever remarry him I deserve to be miserable
Back at the office Teresa s tardiness didn t slip by unnoticed Wayne pounced on her summoning her to his office
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