The Ex-Wife's Secret (Jonathan and Teresa) novel Chapter 17

Chapter 17

Teresa surveyed the room with a sigh. “Looks like I’m taking the bed, and you’re stuck with the floor, she uid, trying to sound light-

one on the hard floor?”

Jonathan’s brow furrowed, clearly not thrilled with the arrangement. “Why

hy do I have to be the one

you feel better”

Teresa shrugged, her tone matter–of–fact. “We’re divorced. Sharing a bed would be weird. I can take the floor if it makes ye

The moment hung in the air while Jonathan’s gaze swept across her, taking her in from head to toe,

Teresa folded her arms, meeting his gaze squarely. “What’s with the look?” she demanded, a tinge of irritation creeping into her tone

Jonathan’s eyes twinkled with mischief. “You figure Im really into you? Worried Ill get too close?” he teased. He muttered something additional but the room’s silence swallowed his words.

As the night wore on and the clock hands crept towards midnight, both of them were too tired to argue anymore. Teresa let out a long breath signaling her surrender.

With a single blanket to go around, they had to make do and share. As they settled in, Teresa turned her back to Jonathan and established a clear limit. “Don’t cross this line,” she stated, her tone leaving no room for argument.

With a playful eye roll, Jonathan let out a chuckle. “You’re a piece of work, aren’t you?” He reached over and switched off the light, then settled in next to Teresa.

Reflecting on their quick marriage and shared dreams, she mused, ‘With a face like his, who needs money? He’d attract women t

Teresa, who had been coned out, came to with a start and let out a nervous giggle. Hardly. I’m just too wired to sleep, that replied, her voice a little too sharp to be convincing.

Jonathan, after a brief pause, opened his eyes slowly, a hint of curiosity in his tone. “Got any other plans for the night?” he questioned “Nut really, just hoping to get some shut–eye, Teresa mumbled, turning away and pretending to drift off, though her heart was racing From time to tune, her hormones sparked certain thoughts. It had been more than two years since she’d been intimate with anyone and Jonathan certainly stood out, leaving a lasting impression on her

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