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Teresa came back after eight o’clock in the evening and, with great interest, asked Sherry if she was dating, as her face was full of youthful charm.
Sherry blushed. “No, no, I just added him on WhatsApp.”
“Oh, who is it? Where did you meet a guy right under my nose?” Teresa probed.
“It’s Mike…” Sherry paused and didn’t continue, leaving Teresa puzzled.
Teresa wondered, ‘Who is it? Michael?”
Sherry shook her head, her face still rosy. “It’s nothing. Teresa, I’m really grateful to your for giving me a new job and a place to stay. I’m thankful to Mike also.”
If it hadn’t been for Michael, she wouldn’t have met Christian. In short, Teresa and her son were truly her lucky stars!
Sherry quietly vowed to continue being good to Teresa and Michael and to strive to become a better and more excellent version of herself.
Teresa chuckled, noticing Sherry was acting a bit strange today.
Because Sherry promised Michael not to tell Teresa about him going to Horizonlead Group, she quickly changed the topic and talked about work with Teresa.
The founding of Teresa’s new company marked a fresh start for her. Truman also congratulated her on the achievement.
Teresa had promised to treat Truman to dinner, and now she did. Truman brought her violets, and Teresa thanked him for it.
“Weren’t you leaving Nareigh? Changed your mind?” Truman asked.
“Yeah,” Teresa replied. She wasn’t planning on leaving for now,
Truman’s eyes flickered. “What about Mike? Aren’t you worried his dad might see him?” he asked.
Teresa reassured, “I’ll keep Mike safe.”
Seeing Teresa’s determination, Truman didn’t say anything more.
The two left the restaurant together when a voice called, “Teresa!” A Maserati pulled up, and the window rolled down, revealing Benny.
Benny glanced at Truman and gave him a once–over before the latter decided to leave.
Teresa got into Benny’s car and saw a snowboard in the backseat. “I’ve been snowboarding,” Benny explained.
This reminded Teresa of what Michael had said before, and she couldn’t help but laugh at the memory.
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“Why are you laughing?” Benny chuckled along with her. “Can’t I go skiing?”
“It’s nothing,” she said, pulling herself together.
Benny clicked his tongue. “Was that your new lover? I have to say, he’s not as good- looking as me and not as handsome as Jonathan!”
He added, “That guy seems a bit fake too. I wonder if he really likes you, but I know Jonathan has genuine feelings for you. Remember your dad’s company transfer agreement? Jonathan got me to help with that.”
Teresa sighed. “You really have a lot to say! When did I ever say he’s my new lover? You’re always making things up. What do you want me to say?”
Benny chuckled. “Why not reconcile with Jonathan? He’s wealthy now. You’d live comfortably with him. I still can’t understand why you just won’t remarry him.”
Teresa leaned her head against the back of the chair, arms crossed. “I’m done with marriage. Being single is so much nicer. There’s no more hassle with in–law issues.
Finally, Benny managed to gain some useful information. He thought, ‘In–law issues? Yeah, Jonathan’s mom isn’t exactly easygoing. She’s a tough one to handle.
Teresa needed to prepare for her company’s opening ceremony the day after tomorrow. So, she invited Benny to participate. He said, “I’ll pass on this one. You should invite Jonathan instead.”
After dropping Teresa off at the entrance of her residential area, Benny drove away. Once Teresa had dinner, she texted Jonathan to see if he was available.
Jonathan replied: [It depends.]
Teresa pondered momentarily before typing: [Please come. You helped me establish Teresouth Group. You’re my benefactor, and your presence would give my company more exposure. I really hope you can come.]
Jonathan texted: [Say something nicer.]
In other words, he wasn’t impressed by what Teresa had just said.
Teresa was always able to go with the flow in moments like this. Besides, Jonathan had indeed helped her a great deal. She owed him a lot, but he refused to accept money from her.
She wrote: [Oh, dearest Jonathan, please show up at my opening ceremony.]
Teresa found no problem in the way she addressed him.
Yet, when Jonathan saw the message, he chuckled, though bitterness clouded his
expression.
He recalled, back when they hadn’t divorced, sharing intimate moments in bed with her. Feeling playful, he’d bite her neck and make her call him her beloved Jonathan.
“Honey, okay, okay. Fine. I’ll do as you say. You’re my beloved Jonathan,” Teresa would
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say.
Now, that sweet, lively Teresa was able to handle things on her own.
Jonathan sent: [Okay.] Then, he flipped his phone over and continued working.
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Teresa rose early on the day of the opening ceremony. She got into a white suit, did her makeup at home, and styled her hair in an updo.
“Mommy, Mommy!” Michael was up bright and early, running over to ask Teresa whether he looked better in a black suit or a blue one.
Teresa was curious. “Why are you going to the opening ceremony?”
“Sherry told me Mr. Lime will be there, so I’m going with you!” Michael grinned.
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77.Chapter 77
77.Chapter 77
