158.Chapter 158
“Chappy” Teresa was caught off guard. She had been too young to remember her fa
villige first mistress
Philip, Ieveraging his good looks, had never been short of women around him. Teresa could. mystresses Ultimately Philip married the wealthiest of them all, a woman six years his senior Hannah, int it funny how we’re kind of alike? Both entangled with someone surnamed tynn, both hurt by a woman tumamed Chapman, Teresa d
Jennifer stiffened slightly She asked. “You’re referring to Yvonne, the woman who ruined your marriage, and later died of depression? But how am I entangled with anyone from the Lynn family?
Teresa chuckled and said, Jonathan’s cousin Relax, Donald told me. He likes you, but you don’t like him. He’s just harboring unrequited love
Jennifer frowned and responded, really don’t like him
“Oh really? Then why are your eyes darting around? Do you not like him even a little?” Teresa teased
Seeing Teresa’s mischievous expression, Jennifer pinched her cheek and asked. “How could I possibly like your ex husband’s cousin?”
Teresa dropped her playful smile and turned serious. She said. “Hannah, don’t let this stop you if you both like each other! have no objections”
She didn’t want her ties with Jonathan to interfere with Hannah’s happiness. There was no rule saying one couldn’t be with her sister’s ex–husband’s cousin.
But Jennifer shook her head firmly and said, “No, even if I never marry. I won’t get involved with anyone from your ex- husband’s family. Imagine how awkward it would be if our families met.”
“But-“Teresa still wanted to say something
Jennifer cut her off. “That’s enough. No buts. Im content as I am now, having reunited with my sister. I’m happy and fulfilled. I don’t need love, and I certainly won’t let a man disrupt the life I’ve built”
Just as Jennifer finished speaking, the urgent ring of a phone broke the silence. Looking up, she saw Donald standing outside the door. She didn’t know how long he had been there
Awkwardly, Donald fumbled to silence his phone before coughing to announce his presence. Smiling, he stepped into the room and said, “Sorry to interrupt your sisterly chat. I just came to check on you before heading off.”
“You two chat. I’ll step out for a bit, Teresa quickly excused herself, leaving the two alone.
Jennifer broke the silence. “You must have overheard what I said just now”
Donald nodded, his eyes clouded with disappointment and sadness.
Jennifer averted her gaze. Seeing his sorrow made her feel a pang in her chest. She couldn’t deny that he was a good person. Despite being a few years younger than her, he exuded warmth and care.
She said, “I truly appreciate all you’ve done for me, and I’m grateful for your feelings. But now that I’ve reunited with Teresa you are her ex–husband’s cousin. Because of this connection, we can’t be together.”
“And if that connection didn’t exist? If it were just you and me, would you like me? Even a little? Donald asked, his gaze
unwavering.
Flustered, Jennifer licked her dry lips and shook her head, but Donald smiled knowingly “You’re fustered. That means you do like me, even if just a little. Right?” he asked
“I don’t! Jennifer stammered.
Donald reached out and gently ruffled her hair. “Whether you do or not, I’ll still treat you well. I like you, Jennifer,” he said.
Jennifer thought of his kindness and the complications of their connection. She also remembered the DNA sample swap she had orchestrated and lowered her gaze
She burst out, “You don’t even know the real me! The person you like is just the version of me you see I’m not as good as you think I am, I-
Her words caught in her throat as she felt the warmth of Donaldins on her forehead. His breath, so gentle and protective. lingered for only a moment before he straighte Successfully unlocked!
“Do you know how scared I was when you got w precious to me. I just want to see you happy
think you’re unimportant or unloved. You are
ant to free you from the pain every time I see in your eyes. Whatever you’ve
I don’t know what you’ve been through, but I want to been through, I hope I can help you leave it behind.”
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lanket tightly if not for her frm resche ride and said hank you, but I’m sorry.
Donald smiled faintly in return, his expression tinged with sadness as he turned to le
That night at Jennifer gazed out at the city lights, her heart oppled with emotions that refused to settle
The days patted quickly, and soon, it was January 14th Teresa was exhausted from looking after Jennifer wide trying to Keep Donald and Michael from crossing paths. She didn’t know how Evelyn was dolg, either
Jonathan raised an eyebrow, slightly surprised but undeniably pleased. He replied briefly before putting his phone away as his client returned from the restroom. Being on the phone in front of the client wasn’t polite.
Jonathan replied, “My wife.”
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