The Ex-Wife's Secret (Jonathan and Teresa) novel Chapter 27

Chapter 27

Jonathan chuckled. “He’s switched to Malbec recently, and don’t even mention cigars–he’s quit smoking”

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With a casual “Hm, she recalled Hayden’s cigar at their wedding, and it dawned on her that has not smoking at their recent gathering meant he’d actually given up the habit,

Switching topics, Teresa inquired, “Any thoughts on a gift for your mom!”

“Get her something you think she’d adore. Jonathan replied, the buzz of a meeting filling the background. Tm in the thick of things here, so I’ve got to wrap this up. And just like that, he was off, leaving Teresa to make the final call on the gifts,

Teresa came back from her shopping trip with shopping bags, gifting Irene with high–end skincare products and fashionable handbags, along with pastries and specialty coffee beans as additional presents,

Jonathan had generously provided her with a substantial sum of sixty thousand dollars, more than enough to cover her purchases.

As dinner time neared, Jonathan’s driver arrived to pick her up.

As Teresa settled into the car, the driver informed her, “Mrs. Lynn, Mr. Lynn instructed that I should take you home after dinner.”

Teresa nodded in understanding and corrected him, “Please, just call me Teresa I’m not Mrs. Lynn anymore.

The driver gave a gentle smile, tactfully keeping his opinions to himself.

Arriving at the Lynn residence, Teresa emerged from the car, laden with shopping bags.

As Irene opened the door, her smile vanished at the sight of Teresa. Her tone turned chilly as she questioned, “What brings you here? She didn’t pause for Teresa to say hello before asking.

Teresa spoke bluntly, holding Irene’s gaze firmly, Jonathan informed me Hayden’s returned and requested I bring these and join him for dinner.

Irene’s sneer was sharp. “You and my son divorced years ago. Why are you still circling my son? He deserves better than you. Her voice dripped with disdain.

Teresa didn’t back down. Tm not circling anyone. Jonathan invited me, and believe me, I’d rather not be here, she retorted, arms folded in defiance.

A gentle, curious voice broke the tension. “Who is it, Mrs. Lynn? Is it Jonathan?” The question lingered, prompting Teresa to fall silent.

Irene’s features gentled when she spoke to Simona. “No, sweetheart, just someone who doesn’t belong here,” she said affectionately. dismissing Teresa as she pulled Simona closer.

Turning to Teresa with a smug smile, Irene made the introduction. “Meet Jonathan’s fiancée, Simona Larkin

Teresa was shocked. She had believed Jonathan was engaged to Yvonne, but instead, she found herself facing a tall, stylish stranger in her late twenties, adorned with diamond earrings and a sleek hairstyle.

As Teresa took her in, Simona was just as intently studying Teresa, a twinge of envy flickering in her eyes at the sight of Teresa’s striking looks.

The tension was broken by a car horn. Hayden emerged from a minivan, with Cheryl by his side.

Cheryl, in a crisp white dress and beret, greeted Teresa warmly before casting a curious and puzzled look at Simona,

“Irene, who is this?” Cheryl asked, her voice filled with a light–hearted curiosity.

Simona, not missing a beat, squared her shoulders and raised her chin. Tm Jonathan’s fiancée, she stated with a confidence that rang out clearly

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