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Teresa gently held Michael’s small hand and said softly . “ Now you can choose to love with me or with your dad . Isn’t that a fair arrangement ? ”
Michael tilted his head and said , “ Since I’m always Mr. Lime’s son , doesn’t that mean you and he should live together ? ”
Michael thought . “ Mom and Dad are supposed to live together , aren’t they ? ”
Teresa’s eyes suddenly welled up with tears . In her child’s innocent eyes , it all seemed so simple , but she just couldn’t bring herself
to say yes
‘ Not all mommies and daddies could live together again , she thought to herself .
Michael looked up and asked , “ Mommy , why aren’t you talking ? ”
Teresa snapped out of her thoughts and shook her head .
“ I’m not his wife anymore , and he’s not my husband . We can’t keep living together . If you want to visit him , you can always go and stay with him . That’s the best arrangement we can have ,” Teresa replied .
Meanwhile , Jonathan was at a business dinner .
His phone rang . Jonathan glanced at the caller ID , frowned , then stood up and walked to the window to take the call .
“ I’ve dropped Mike off at home , ” Gary said .
“ I know , ” Jonathan replied .
Gary stopped Jonathan as he was about to hang up and asked , “ Are you planning to sue Jennifer , your ex – wife’s sister ? ”
This time , Gary deliberately emphasized those last few words , making sure the familial connection was clear .
Jonathan remained silent for a moment , then said coolly , “ I know what I’m doing . ”
“ Alright , as long as you know what you’re doing . I won’t interfere . I hid Mike’s identity , too . She’s your ex – wife’s sister . I’m worried . that if you take her to court , that’ll ruin any chance of reconciliation . ”
The message was clear . If Jonathan went ahead with the lawsuit , he could forget about ever being welcomed back into the Johnston family .
Jonathan cut him off impatiently and added , “ I said I know what I’m doing . ” Then he hung up abruptly .
“ Mr. Lynn , ” one of the businessmen at the table said as he poured him some wine . “ is everything alright ? Why do you look so Blum ? ”
Jonathan downed a glass of wine in one gulp and muttered , “ Women troubles , ”
Thinking about Teresa and Michael at home , Jonathan knew Michael was his son , but he had no legitimate right to go over . The thought left him so frustrated that he could barely breathe .
Custody was still with Teresa , and besides , if he showed up , she’d surely give him the cold shoulder.
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That man chuckled as he topped up Jonathan’s glass and continued , “ Mr. Lynn , with your wealth and infidence , am me desire would be within easy reach , Shall I arrange some company for you tonight ? ”
“ No need , ” Jonathan waved him off and said . “ I’ve sworn off women . ”
“ Sworn off women , Mr. Lynn ? But you’re still so young . ”
“ I’m getting old , ” Jonathan said and downed another glass in one go .
Jonathan thought to himself , ‘All I want is to set a good example for my son . The last thing I’d do is break his heart . And it’s certainly not because of Teresa .”
That man clinked glasses with Jonathan and said with a smile , “ So , which market are you eyeing next ? With the Hareigh Rich List coming out , you’re sure to top it again . Congrats in advance on becoming a multi – billionaire . ”
“ Mr. Lynn , are you planning to bond with the Kelly family by marriage ? ” someone at the table chimed in …
Jonathan frowned and replied , “ Baseless rumors . Not happening . ”
The others didn’t press the issue any further .
Jonathan checked his watch . “ It’s getting late , ” he said , taking his leave .