Chapter 673
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A gentle drizzle began to fall outside .
Almost on impulse , Jonathan went downstairs with his car keys in hand , ready to drive over to Teresa’s place to stop her from leaving . But as soon as the realized what he was doing , he snapped back to reality .
He thought , ‘ Salvage ? What’s left to salvage ? And with what could I possibly save this relationship ?
“ Mr. Lynn , are you heading out ? ” the security guard at the entrance asked .
Jonathan was about to shake his head when his gaze suddenly snapped to something .
Outside the one – way floor – to – ceiling window , Teresa stood in the drizzle , wearing a loose plaid jacket and holding a white umbrella , her gaze fixed intently in his direction .
Jonathan stood momentarily dazed .
As several cars splashed by , spraying water , that familiar figure vanished without a trace .
Jonathan asked the security guard , “ Did you see a woman standing outside just now ? ”
The security guard followed Jonathan’s gaze , and then he said , “ I don’t think so , Mr. Lynn . I didn’t see a thing . Maybe you were just seeing things . Hey , Mr. Lynn , where are you going ? Let me get you an umbrella .”
Jonathan stormed out of the company , only to find the main road outside completely deserted . For a moment , he wondered if seeing Teresa standing there had just been a trick of his imagination .
He checked his phone – no calls or messages from her . He thought , ‘ Could I really just be imagining things ? Would someone as heartless as her still be reluctant to let me go ? ‘
Half an hour later , Teresa was already back home .
It was still raining when Teresa arrived at Horizonlead Group , but by the time she reached her apartment complex , the rain had stopped .
She left the white umbrella in the back of her car , its handle still beaded with a few lingering raindrops .
Teresa had just arrived home when Jennifer showed up right on her heels . The first thing Teresa noticed was Jennifer’s puffy , red – rimmed eyes – clear signs she’d been crying .
Jennifer didn’t want Teresa to see her vulnerability . She casually explained , “ A mosquito bit me on my eyelid . ”
Teresa let the flimsy excuse slide . She knew some things were simply better left unsaid between them .
Silence and restraint . This distance between them – more fitting for strangers – was exactly what suited Teresa and Jennifer’s relationship now .
“ Are you all packed ? ” Jennifer asked .
Jennifer replied , “ Yeah . ”
Jennifer said , “ It’s five o’clock already . We should get to the airport early . Let’s take
your
car and head out soon . ”
Teresa went into Michael’s room to wake the sleeping boy .
Michael was still cranky from sleep when Teresa coaxed , “ Aren’t we going on a trip , sweetie
wait for us .”
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Time to get up now , or we’ll miss our flight . The plane won’t
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Michael rubbed his sleepy eyes and mumbled , “ Mommy , I’m hungry . ”
Teresa said , “ We still have some buns at home . Do you want me to get you
some ? ”
Jennifer suddenly offered , “ I’ll cook some pasta for Mike . He has a sensitive stomach , so homemade food would be better . Is there still pasta in the fridge ? I’ll make them fresh . It’ll be quick . ”
“ No need , ” Teresa said .
“ Let’s just do this . A few more minutes won’t hurt , ” Jennifer said firmly , already rolling up her sleeves and heading into the kitchen before Teresa could
refuse .
She said , “ Let me see if there’s any cabbage — I’ll just whip up a quick sauce . ”
Silence fell between them again .
Teresa double – checked her ID , passport , and visa while the clattering sounds from the kitchen filled the quiet space . Her mind drifted back to the New
Year .
Back when Jennifer was staying at Teresa’s place , she was always whipping up all kinds of delicious meals for Teresa and Michael . At that time , before their sisterhood was acknowledged , they both maintained a polite distance .
Jennifer was also reminiscing about all those little moments from her time living at Teresa’s place .
Ever since she started dating and then married Donald , she had hardly ever visited Rosary Estates . On the rare occasions she did , it was mostly to argue with Teresa , always ending in bitter words .
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