The Ex-Wife's Secret (Jonathan and Teresa) novel Chapter 16

Chapter 16

Teresa paused with her fork in mid–air, a faint smile on her lips, as she listened to o the family chatter.

She was suddenly reminded that her son was waiting at home, and a strong desire to head back washed over her. Setting her fork down she told Hayden, It’s getting late. I need to leave now.

Hayden’s confusion was clear. “Leave? But I thought you were staying over tonight.”

Teresa shook her head, briefly looking at Jonathan, who seemed to be avoiding her gaze. “We actually live in Luviston Estates, Hayden. It our home,”

Hayden checked the time and frowned, worried. “It’s a hike to Luviston Estates, and the night’s young. You might as well stay here, we‘ got plenty of space, he offered, trying to be considerate

Teresa tried to argue, but Hayden was resolute. “I’ve made up my mind, he stated firmly, turning to Jonathan with a raised brow. “You’re okay with this, right?”

Jonathan took a moment, then agreed. “Sure, I’m good with staying

Teresa wasn’t too keen on the idea, but Jonathan convinced her otherwise. “Grandpa really wants this. It’s not worth causing a fuss and leaving at this point he reasoned.

Hayden seconded that. “Right, we’re family. No need to be bashful.”

While Jonathan and Hayden got into their chess game, Teresa slipped away to the bathroom to call Miriam. She whispered to her friend, asking if she could watch Mike for the night since she was stranded at the Lynn residence.

Minam’s excitement came through the phone. “You and Jonathan sharing a bed? Whoa, don’t want another surprise on the way, you?” she teased.

Teresa quickly retorted, “You’re reading way too much into this.”

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Miriam let out a sigh of resignation. “Alright, I’ll drop it. I’ll look after Mike, but please be careful, okay?” she urged before ending the

After a quick bathroom break, Teresa came back to see Jonathan and Hayden still engrossed in a chess game. She nonchalantly checked

the time–almost ten o’clock.

Jonathan’s attention was drawn to Teresa, and as their eyes met, Teresa excused herself to the kitchen, mentioning that shed prepare some fruit

Hayden stretched and yawned as he announced, “No need, Jonathan’s mom called to say she’s staying out. It’s just us tonight. I’m going to watch a soccer match”

Upstairs in his room, Jonathan lounged on the bed, legs crossed, browsing through a magazine.

He glanced at the time–10.29—and then at the door, silently counting, “One, two-“The door swung open just as he mouthed. “Three”

Hayden, with a sly grin, gently pushed Teresa into the room. “It’s 10:30, time for me to hit the hay. You two lovebirds rest up,” he said winking before shutting the door.

“Hayden-” Teresa tried to say, at the door closed, leaving her voice trailing off

The room was steeped in a rich, woody aroma, accented by the tangy frealmness of Jonathan’s post–showet vent, a heady combaution. that enveloped Teresa’s senses

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