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Irene gave Jonathan’s arm a playful swat and said , “ Where are you off to now ? You’re off work , aren’t you ? If you’re free , go see Yalena . ”
Jonathan shook off Irene’s hand and said , “ I have no interest in Yalena . Haven’t you learned your lesson from last time ? Didn’t you say you wouldn’t meddle in my affairs anymore ? I’m old enough to make my own decisions . ”
Irene scoffed , “ You do know how old you are , don’t you ? I almost thought you’d forgotten . If Yalena isn’t your type , then
who is ? And don’t even mention that woman – I refuse to utter her name .
“ It’s been years , and you still won’t remarry . Is this how you repay me ? Or your grandfather , who’s been longing to hold a great – grandchild ? ”
Jonathan was utterly disgusted by such talk . He retorted , “ I don’t need to answer to anyone . I know exactly what I’m
doing . ”
Irene sighed and said , “ Fine then , just go have a baby through IVF . ”
Irene’s words stopped Jonathan dead in his tracks .
Irene let out a sigh , her tone softening as she tried a different approach . She said , “ Jonathan , what wealthy family doesn’t have an heir ? You have more money than you could ever spend , and I certainly can’t take it with me when I’m gone .
“ Are you going to let it all fall to strangers ? If you’re not interested in women anymore, then at least consider IVF or some other way . Just make sure you have a child of your own .
“ It’s been all these years since your father passed away . If it weren’t for raising you , I know I would have followed him to the grave back then . ”
Irene had set her sights on Yalena mainly because Yalena had confided in her that she wanted to start a family right after marriage . Irene didn’t give it much thought and simply felt Yalena was a decent young woman .
Jonathan said firmly , “ Having a child with someone I don’t love , just to carry on the family line – that’s unfair to the child . I’d rather remain childless my entire life than let my flesh and blood be treated as a mere tool . ”
Irene was pissed , but she could only watch helplessly as Jonathan walked away , unable to stop him .
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At Nareigh International Airport , Jonathan was greeted by the airport staff , but it was clear his mind was elsewhere .
The moment he arrived , he scanned the area , as if searching for something – or someone – though no one knew exactly
what he was looking for .
The manager who had informed Jonathan about Teresa’s flight approached Jonathan and said , “ Mr. Lynn , we haven’t seen Teresa at the airport . ”
“ I’m not here for her , ” Jonathan said coolly as he settled into a sofa in the VIP lounge .
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The manager asked , “ So , Mr. Lynn , are you here to board ? Shall I arrange for you to be on Teresa’s flight ? ”
Jonathan shot him a look .
The manager awkwardly rubbed his lips , thinking to himself , ‘ Did I just say something wrong ? ‘
Jonathan lowered his gaze slightly and said , “ That won’t be necessary . ”
The manager said , “ Please let me know if you need anything, Mr. Lynn . ”
Jonathan replied , “ Thanks .”
Jonathan glanced at his watch and thought , ‘ It’s past six already , why hasn’t Teresa shown up ? But that is typical of Teresa . She always shows up at the last minute , with absolutely no sense of punctuality .
‘ She comes and goes as she pleases – no one lives with such carefree abandon as she does . ‘
Suddenly , Jonathan recalled Irene’s words . He thought , ‘ Why couldn’t Teresa have just left me with a child ? How I wish she hadn’t taken those contraceptive pills all those times .
‘ If only she could have given me a baby – I would have loved our child just as much as I loved her . The only child I ever
want is hers .’
Just as Jonathan was lost in thought , a kid accidentally bumped into his leg ..
Looking up with a giggle , the child said , “ Sir , you’re so handsome . ”
The kid’s mother called , “ Sweetie , come here . We’re leaving . ” Then she apologized to Jonathan and led her child away .
Jonathan gazed at the child and suddenly thought of Mike , who’d always grin at him and say , “ Mr. Lime , you’re so handsome . ”
A sudden realization struck Jonathan , sending a jolt through him .
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