The Ex-Wife's Secret (Jonathan and Teresa) novel Chapter 39

Benny checked his watch and saw it was after nine. He was about to leave, but Jonathan stopped him. “Heading out so soon! Stay. Let’s grab one more drink, Jonathan insisted.

“It’s getting late” Benny announced, making his way towards the exit. “I’ve got a game to watch. You should head home too

Jonathan’s gaze fell. “There’s no one at home for me. It’s just an empty house.”

Benny’s voice softened with a hint of concern. “I’ve said it before. You should’ve had kids when you had the chance. Even after a divorce, there’d be that connection. Now, what’s keeping you from moving on!”

Lost in thought, Jonathan felt a pang of regret for not having a child with Teresa. Early in their marriage, they had chosen his career over starting a family, a decision he had upheld carefully.

The sole exception occurred right before their split when a night of heavy drinking led to unprotected intimacy with Teresa.

She later erased his worries with a straightforward remark. I’m on the pill, so there won’t be any surprises affecting the divorce.” They signed the papers, finalizing their separation, and then parted ways.

Jonathan, clutching his glass, grudgingly agreed, “You’re right. He was plagued by what–ifs–imagining the joy of having a child, a daughter he would’ve doted on.

At Rosary Estates, a sudden shiver ran through Teresa. Figuring it was from wearing only a slip post–shower, she quickly grabbed a jacket. With her son asleep, she took her spot cross–legged in front of the computer, settling in for the evening.

With a newfound sense of relief after checking the store’s earnings, Teresa reached for her phone and called Miriam “Miriam guess what? We hit 15k this month. I want you to take the whole amount, Teresa said, her voice filled with gratitude

I can’t just take it all, Miriam replied

there for Mike. You’ve eamed it, Teresa insisted, her tone resolute

Tm serious. You’re the one who invested, and you’re always th

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