The Ex-Wife's Secret (Jonathan and Teresa) novel Chapter 26

Chapter 26

“Hey,

1. g. Miriam.” Teresa called, her voice tinged with urgency, “Could you come

ome over right away?”

liriam sounded regretful on the other end. “I wish I could, Teresa, but it’s Thanksgiving. I’ve got to get back to my family,”

Teresa stated plainly into the phone, “Edward’s here.”

Miriam responded swiftly, “I’ll be right there.

Teresa ended the call with a satisfied smile.

Edward arrived promptly on the tenth floor, laden with bags and packages which he brought into Teresa’s house. “There’s quite a lot, and some of it requires refrigeration promptly, he informed her.

Teresa gazed at the array

ay of he

health supplements and beauty items in disbelief. Spotting a series of face masks, each priced at a st $300. Teresa realized that the total worth of the entire batch of products was well into the tens of thousands.

steep

Curious. Teresa asked. “You mentioned Hayden sent you with all this?”

Edward gave a casual shrug. That’s right, Jonathan was busy, and Donald had other commitments, so I was the one who could make the delivery”

Teresa gave a nod, musing silently, ‘So Edward’s delivery was due to Jonathan being tied up!

With a courteous smile, Teresa addressed Edward, “Hayden’s really been generous with all these gifs. Could you please thank him for me? She opened the door wider, inviting him in, “How about you come in and rest for a moment!”

Before Edward could respond, a voice called out, “Hey Eddie, you’re here” Miriam’s voice was filled with excitement as she welcomed

him

Edward, under Miriam’s scrutinizing look, blushed and shifted his gaze, mumbling, “Maybe I should just leave.”

But Miriam wasn’t about to let him escape that easily. She’d come all the way to Teresa’s on her scooter, after all Gripping Edward’s hand, she insisted, “Don’t go just yet. Stay and have a cup of coffee with us.”

Edward gave a quick shake of his head, already backing toward the exit. “Appreciate it, but I’ve got things to do back at the home front. Tin out of here,” he said, not lingering for a reply.

Miriam’s hand reached out as if to stop him, then dropped to her side. Tl walk you out, she offered.

With a wave, Edward declined, “Nah, I’ve got wheels With that, he disappeared through the door almost as if he couldn’t get away enough

Teresa simply raised an eyebrow as Edward hurried off on his own accord.

Fast

Miriam sighed, her hand drifting to her face. “Do I scare him off that much? He takes off like I’m a monster

Teresa offered a gentle laugh. “You did catch him off guard with that kiss at the concert. Maybe he’s just a litle spooked.”

Miriam’s expression turned indignant. “I worked up the courage to do that! Can you blame me? He’s totally a catch.”

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