The Ex-Wife's Secret (Jonathan and Teresa) novel Chapter 158

158.Chapter 158

“Chappy” Teresa was caught off guard. She had been too young to remember her fa

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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

Teresa hadn’t had a good night’s sleep for several days. One rare free afternoon, she took Michael to the pizza stom scross from the hospital for a break

Teresa left her phone with him while she queued for their order. Michael was browsing short videos when

suddenly popped up

[I’ve booked a flight for next week. I won’t be back by January 15th. Tve prepared a gift for you my dryer will deliver Remember to answer his call

[The car is yours to use for as long as you need. Don’t worry about returning it. When I’m back, see you at Rosary Estates]

Michael read the message, recognizing it as coming from the man who was saved in Teresa’s contacts as “Lime” instead of “Jonathan ” Though he couldn’t understand all the words, he grasped the gist [Flight booked, won’t return, gift, car is yours. see you]

Excited, the boy tried to reply but kept typing gibberish, so he scrolled through the stickers and sent a cute I miss you”

sticker.

In Nusridge, Jonathan paused, staring at the message for two seconds. The afternoon sunlight softened his features,

tool lending him an unexpected warmth. He smiled faintly, thought for a moment, and replied: [I miss you b

The next second, another message arrived. It was a sticker with kisses.

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.

His client noticed the residual warmth in Jonathan’s expression and how he was on the phone just now, so he asked if Jonathan had been chatting with his girlfriend.

Jonathan replied, “My wife.”

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Jennifer had only a few encantiate during her hospital stay–nothing much beyond a washer and hot water Bottle Though Teresa thought they should just toss them, Jennifer insisted on bringing them home. You have to be practical and

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