Chapter 304
Teresa took a different route to leave, and the next day, she told Tina, “Honestly, I just don’t feel anything for your brother. There’s no spark, we’re not a match, and I don’t want to hold him back from finding someone better suited for him.”
Tina grabbed Teresa’s hand. “But my brother went home and said he really likes you, Teresa. He said you’re so pretty. If you two had kids, they’d be adorable.”
Teresa let out a cold laugh and pulled her hand back. “I’m not interested in your brother, so how could I possibly have kids with him? What do you take me for? I can’t stop someone else from having kids with him. He should find someone better.”
“Well, that’s not what I meant. I just think you shouldn’t decide so quickly. My brother’s a good guy. Why not get to know him a bit more?”
“No need, Ms. Thompson. I really have no interest in your brother. It’s better for both of us to be clear about it.”
If it weren’t for the fact that they worked in the same office and saw each other every day, Teresa wouldn’t even bother being this polite to Tina.
Ivy leaned over, curious. “Which brother are you talking about? What does he look like?”
Tina pulled up a photo of her brother, Ryan, and showed it to Ivy.
Ivy said, “He looks alright, but honestly, Teresa’s way better looking.”
Tina just shrugged. “Marriage isn’t about looks. My brother’s reliable, hardworking, and ambitious. Guys like him are one in a million.”
Ivy just said, “Well, it’s all about fate. If it’s not meant to be, don’t force it, Ms. Thompson.”
Tína sighed, making sure Teresa could hear her. “When you meet someone with good qualities, you should just settle down. If you keep being picky, you’ll end up with nothing. Even the best–looking men get chubby after marriage.”
“My ex never got fat,” Teresa suddenly blurted out.
Tina and Ivy both froze.
Since she’d already said it, Teresa just went all in. “Yeah, I was married. My ex was hardworking, tall, good–looking, and never put on weight.”
Tina laughed, clearly not buying it. “Come on, Teresa, you’re joking, right? You were married? Oh my god!”
Ivy was skeptical too. “Wait, Teresa, how old are you? Didn’t you put 27 on your info?”
“I got married young. 22,” Teresa replied.
Tina said, “Well, Teresa, that’s just…”
Tina didn’t finish, still half in disbelief, and headed off to her next class.
Ivy, who didn’t have class, leaned in, all gossipy. “For real? You were married? Why’d you get divorced?”
Teresa didn’t explain but sighed, “Been divorced for years. Nothing worth mentioning.”
“Do you have any photos of your ex? Let me see. How tall? How handsome? Did you two look good together?”
“No photos. We deleted each other on WhatsApp ages ago. Go prep for class,” Teresa said.
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13:17 Thu, 22 May ME
“Be good, you’ll start next Monday. Tomorrow’s already the weekend, and I talked to your teacher. You’ll go next week,” Teresa replied.
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