Chapter 57

Thirty minutes later a glossy black Rolls Royce glided to a stop at the police station s steps
Out stepped Jonathan his face looking a bit drained and tired with an IV mark visible on the back of his hand The chauffeur moved to assist him but Jonathan waved him off with a stubborn flick of his hand
Two lawyers sharp in their suits were on Jonathan s heels as they entered Every head in the place turned their way
Jonathan, the CEO of Honzonlead Group, was the talk of Narcigh–good–looking, young, and a bit distant. Murmurs spread as people wondered what brought him here.
Soon Jonathan made his way to Teresa gently touched her cheek to reassure her and then announced to the officers Im Teresa s husband Here to bail her out
A collective gasp filled the room. Everyone was shocked to learn Jonathan was Teresa’s husband. Her coworkers gaped, with a mix of disbelief, envy, and resentment etched on their faces.
Teresa itched to set the record straight and say ex husband But faced with Jonathan s pale worn out expression she kept her mouth shut Letting the gossips see what they wanted to see that she was still tied to h
him.
After a few minutes of negotiation with the police Jonathan left the lawyers behind and took Teresa with him
As soon as they stepped outside he nearly collapsed
Teresa asked. “Are you okay?” He sagged against her, his tall frame leaning in as she guided him into the car.
The driver said Ma am Mr Lynn s acute gastroenteritis hasn t improved When he heard you were at the police station he yanked out his IV and rushed over
Jonathan who had his eyes closed opened them and said Why tell her that At that the driver went quiet
With a hint of irritation Teresa grilled him Can t you cut back on the drinking You managed to chug yourself right into the ER
With his hand pressed against his abdomen, Jonathan looked at her directly and explained, “It wasn’t alcohol. It was the ravioli you sent over that gave me acute gastroenteritis
Hearing this Teresa was momentarily stunned
Jonathan out of energy leaned back into the seat If you want my life just take it No need to torment me like this every day
Puzzled, Teresa asked, “Was there something wrong with the ravioli? My family ate the same batch, and we’re all fine.”
They had been left out all night and gone b
bad Jonathan said.
Why did you eat them then Didn t you know to throw them away Teresa asked
Yeah why didn t I just toss them Why eat something spoiled Jonathan thought but he didn t feel like explaining
Seeing him in such discomfort Teresa was both angry and worried What about Simon a Isn t she taking care of you
Can you not upset me Jonathan slowly opened his deep set eyes I don t even know who told her I was hospitalized
Seeing him speak in such a strained manner, Teresa let it go.
Finally they arrived at the hospital Teresa helped Jonathan lie down
The doctor told Jonathan No more running around Just rest
Teresa said, “I’ll take good care of him. Thank you.”
The doctor sighed and said Then it s up to you to look after your husband
Teresa hummed in agreement, not correcting him.
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Jonathan started his IV again, and Teresa sat beside him: Once he felt a bit better, he lifted his thin eyelids and asked, “What happened
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Yes he tried to me and then accused me of attacking him Teresa said
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At that Jonathan gur darkened Miriam hadn t exp lamed in such detail over the phone Now Jonathan had already figured out how to deal werth Jason Don t stay at New Edge Med is anymore None of your colleagues seem decent he said
was already planning to qui Teresa replied
moment. Teresa’s phone rang. She turned to answer it, and it was Sherry. Her scream pierced Teresa’s cantrum.
mm God Mike s dad as Jonathan Do you know how shocked I am Sherry said
S hh Even though Teresa had stepped away to take the call she still covered the mouthpiece
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