Chapter 89

90. 90
Miriam asked , “ What’s wrong ? Why are you rushing to move ? Did something happen ? ”
Teresa briefly explained that Michael had snuck out to Horizonlead Group .
Miriam’s jaw dropped in shock . She didn’t expect Michael to be bold enough to sneak away to find his dad . Impressed by his courage , she wondered if he even knew the way .
Christian hurried over , too . He was supposed to help Sherry with her move , but Jonathan had taken Michael away .
Sherry quickly said , “ Teresa , don’t be mad . I’ll give him a few kicks on your behalf . ”
Christian winced in pain . Then , Teresa exasperatedly said , “ Enough . We still need Christian ‘ help . I’ll come up with an excuse , and you call Jonathan to get him to bring Michael back quickly . ”
Meanwhile , at Fores Restaurant , Jonathan politely asked Mabout his food
preferences . Surprisingly , they both couldn’t handle spicy foods .
Jonathan called over the waiter . “ We’ll have the smoked duck breast , stewed beef brisket , caramelized pork , and three of your signature vegetarian dishes . Make sure they’re not spicy , and we’d like some bread as well . ”
“ Yes , sir . What kind of bread would you like ? ” the waiter asked .
“ Bring us a basket of each one you have ,” Jonathan replied .
“ Certainly , sir . Your food will be served soon , ” the w.caid .
As soon as the waiter left , Jonathan’s phone rang . It was from Christian . Jonathan hit the answer button .
Christian babbled , “ Mr. Lynn , I’m Christian . My girlfriend found out you took Michael out to eat , and she hit and yelled at me ! She said I don’t know my place and shouldn’t have let you buy him a meal .
“ The kid’s mom said Mike is quite a handful . She feels really bad about it and insisted I pick him up ! ”
Christian paused momentarily and added , “ Where are you and Mike now ? I’ll come over to pick him up . I’m really sorry for the trouble . ”
“ I don’t mind , ” Jonathan said . “ We’ve just ordered the food . I’ll take him home when we ‘ re done . ”
Teresa gave Christian a look , signaling for him to continue . Christian switched to speakerphone and added , “ Mr.Lyen maybe he should go home for dinner instead ? His mom has already cooked , and he Successfully unlocked !
Jonathan paused . “ I’ll ask him about it . ”
He handed the phone to Michael and asked , “ Your mom’s already made dinner . Do you
12
90 90
want to go home to eat ? ”
“ No , I don’t want to ! ” Michael shook his head like a rattle . “ Mom only makes gruel for me . I’ve had enough of that . I want to have dinner with Mr. Daddy Lime . ”
Teresa was so angry after hearing that that she almost grabbed the phone to berate Michael . If Miriam hadn’t held her back , Teresa would have let him have it .
Jonathan explained , “ Michael said he wanted some bread , so I brought him here to eat . I’ll take him back later . I’m familiar with the roads at Rosary Estates . ”
Christian licked his lips . “ Um … Sorry for troubling you , Mr. Lynn . ” With that , he hung up the phone .
Teresa couldn’t hold back anymore . She grabbed her coat and car keys , ready to pick up Michael herself .
Miriam grabbed her arm . “ You shouldn’t go . From what Jonathan said , I think he still doesn’t know you’re Mike’s mom . Otherwise , he wouldn’t be so calm . ”
Teresa said worriedly , “ I’m just worried that if he asks Michael about me , Michael will spill the beans . ”
“ That won’t happen . Don’t you know how your ex – husband is by now ? He isn’t the type to put his nose where it doesn’t belong – much less try to dig information about you from a child , ” Miriam reassured .
Sherry piped up in agreement , “ Teresa , you really shouldn’t go . Just pack your things . for the move . When Mr. Lynn brings Mike back , I’ll head downstairs to welcome them . ”
Subscribed
0 Likes
91
91. 91