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Jonathan shook his head slightly . “ No big deal , just a small matter . ”
Teresa studied Jonathan’s chiseled profile . To him , nothing ever seemed like a big deal .
“ Why are you staring at me like that ? ” Jonathan asked .
Teresa said , “ I was just wondering , now that you’re in this position , have you gained a new perspective on things and learned not to let them get to you
as much ? ”
Jonathan hooked his lips into a smirk , his gaze fixed on Teresa . “ So , should I take that as you care about me ? ”
Teresa didn’t respond , her eyes fixed on the road as she continued driving .
Jonathan withdrew his gaze . “ It’s true . I’ve learned to let go of many things . But when it comes to you , I can’t stay indifferent . ”
Teresa’s grip on the steering wheel tightened abruptly . Jonathan’s searing gaze seemed to burn right through her . Teresa parted her lips . “ L … ”
She had barely uttered a word when Jonathan’s phone rang again from the passenger seat . Pressing her lips together , Teresa motioned for him to
answer .
This time , she distinctly heard the voice on the other end say “ Irene . ”
Jonathan frowned and muttered , “ Understood . ” He hung up and immediately called his driver , “ Just grab any car and wait for me at First Avenue on Sycamore Road . ”
Teresa pulled up to the spot where Jonathan’s driver was already waiting .
Jonathan got out of the car . “ Drive safely , ” he told Teresa . “ Text me when you get home . ”
Teresa said , “ I’m not going home . I’m heading to the office . ”
“ Then drop me a text when you get to the office ,” Jonathan said as he gently closed the car door . The call was from Irene’s caretaker .
Ever since Irene learned that Sanford was Yorick’s illegitimate son , she fainted once in Shaville and remained depressed after returning to Nareigh .
Jonathan had once bluntly called Irene out , “ You said you were upset . I said I’d sue him , but then you stopped me .”
Irene knew she was wrong about this . It was a truth she couldn’t bring herself to admit to Jonathan . She had no choice but to let Liora and Sanford off the hook , yet she simply couldn’t swallow the bitterness .
Jonathan hired several caretakers to attend to Irene’s daily life and even gave her a family credit card so she could shop and relax , but she remained utterly indifferent .
The caretaker called Jonathan , saying that during dinner , Irene suddenly cried out , “ I don’t want to live anymore ,” and smashed her tableware , urgently asking Jonathan to come home and check on her .
Jonathan remained calm . He knew Irene wasn’t truly suicidal . She cherished her hard – earned fortune too much to ever give it up .
Upon seeing Jonathan , Irene spiraled her emotions even further out of control . With a loud crash , Irene smashed several more plates .
“ Had enough ? ” Jonathan said coldly as a plate shattered dangerously close to his feet .
Irene sobbed uncontrollably , her voice breaking as she cried out , “ What’s the point of living ? I’d be better off dead . I’m too ashamed to show my face in public anymore . ”
Irene couldn’t accept the fact that her husband had an illegitimate son with Liora . Even though Sanford was the result of Liora’s scheming , the boy had
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been around for nearly thirty years , and she still couldn’t bring herself to accept this truth .
Jonathan said coldly , “ I’ve seen mistresses get dragged through the mud , but never the lawful wife . And now you’re talking about ending your life ? De you really think Liora would shed a single tear if you died ? Is it really worth it ? ”
Irene sneered , “ So what if it’s not worth it ? I keep having nightmares about that damned Liora and her wretched son Sanford . No matter how I look at it , I just can’t swallow that bitterness . ”
“ Didn’t i want to sue him for defamation ? You made me drop the case and let it go . I even asked if you were hiding something from me , and you denied it . I gave in to your wishes , didn’t I ? ”
Irene fell silent , rendered speechless by Jonathan’s piercing words .
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