Chapter 711
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Jonathan was bustling around alone in the dining room . The villa felt especially quiet . He was the only one there , since the materi he’d hired to look after Michael didn’t live in .
“ Eat first . Sit down , ” Jonathan said expressionlessly as he set the table , a far cry from how he’d acted at her place last night
Teresa stood across from him and shook her head . “ No need . I’m not hungry . Will one night with me be enough ? ” Teresa asked .
Jonathan’s hand paused mid – motion as he set the plates , Frowning slightly , he said calmly , “ I had a bit too much to drink Last night . Honestly , I don’t even remember what I said , ”
Teresa said , “ You told me to come alone and pay with my body . I’ll accept whatever you do . It was my fault for hiding the truth . I’m not asking for mercy , but Miriam and Cheryl were innocent . Miriam doesn’t know you’ve found out about Mike ”
After listening quietly to Teresa , Jonathan remained impassive . Once seated , he said , “ Let’s eat first . I’ve been swamped all day . I didn’t even have time for lunch . ”
“ You go ahead and eat . I’m not hungry ,” Teresa said , turning her back to Jonathan and walking over to the windowsill .
Jonathan took a couple of bites , then instantly lost all appetite .
To think he’d left work early and made a special trip to buy fresh ingredients after seeing her message about coming over .
Jonathan thought , ‘ What on earth am I expecting ? ”
Jonathan wiped the corner of his mouth and left the dining room .
Jonathan leaned against the bedroom door , arms crossed and expression unreadable . “ So , are you just going to stand there ? Weren’t you the one who wanted to bargain with your body ? ” Jonathan said .
Only then did Teresa walk over from the balcony . She said coolly , “ Just two conditions . First , lights off . Second , don’t make me face you . I don’t want to see your face . ”
Truthfully , Jonathan never meant to go that far . Last night’s kiss came from drunken impulse , not intent . If she hadn’t offered herself today , the thought wouldn’t have even crossed his mind .
But now , something inside Jonathan snapped . Fury surged through Jonathan . “ As if I want to look at your face . Get in here now , ” he ordered .
“ Then you must promise not to go after Miriam , and please show some respect for the Johnston family’s reputation , ” Teresa said .
After a night of passionate intimacy , only the two of them remained on the large bed .
When Jonathan woke up , the first thing he saw was Teresa’s back as she kept her distance from him . He glanced at the bedside clock . It was 9:30 . He couldn’t remember the last time he’d slept in this late .
He still had a board meeting to attend today . There was no way he could skip Horizonlead Group .
On the way to the office , Jonathan postponed the meeting and called the nanny to prepare lunch , casually listing a few of Ti favorite dishes .
By the time Jonathan finished his meeting , it was already 2:30 PM . Only then did Jonathan notice the nanny’s message .
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The message read : ( Mr. Lynn , Ms. Johnston skipped lunch . I tried to get her to eat , but she said she wasn’t hungry ]
Jonathan frowned . Teresa hadn’t eaten breakfast , and now she was skipping lunch too .
Jonathan called the nanny .
The nanny said , “ Mr. Lynn , Ms. Johnston still isn’t up yet . ”
Jonathan said , “ Then just leave it there for her . She’ll get up and eat when she’s hungry
“ Okay , Mr. Lynn . I’ll warm up Ms. Johnston’s meal when she wakes up . ”
“ Okay ,” He replied and then hung up .
Jonathan recalled last night . Neither of them spoke a word . Teresa stayed silent , lying face down , unable to look at him . By dawn , she had already turned away .
Jonathan thought to himself , “ I don’t know why , but something about her just feels off .
It feels like after last night , she’s determined to cut all ties with me for good .
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