Chapter 66 Teresa pulled up to the gates of Rosary Estates, and her tears finally dried. Thanks for everything,” she said to Truman. “What were you doing at that restaurant?” Truman’s eyes flickered for a moment. “I was just passing by. I saw you and your dad, and when you didn’t come out, I got … Read more
Chapter 65 L At the swanky restaurant, Philip showed Teresa off to Henry Schneider, the middle–aged, well–fed general manager of Schneider Group. Henry’s eyes roamed over Teresa’s stunning figure, a little too long for comfort. “Philip, you’ve always bragged about your beautiful daughter, but up close, she’s drop–dead gorgeous–straight out of a magazine.” Henry remarked, … Read more
Chapter 64 Philip had gotten wind of Jason’s nasty rumors about Teresa. He couldn’t help but bring up Jonathan every chance he got, like he was some kind of hero. Jonathan’s really something now, practically running the show in Nareigh. He handled public opinion so quickly. Why don’t you just remarry him! You wouldn’t have … Read more
Chapter 63 Chapter 63 I’m on a business trip in Worvey. Can’t get back. I’ve handled the Jason issue for you,” he said and paused. “He’s just a desperate clown, lashing out without any cards left to play.” He thought Jason was truly foolish, unaware that spreading rumors had legal consequences. For such a hot–headed … Read more
Chapter 62 Chapter 62 The next day, Teresa went with Philip to his company, Roc Group. After ditching Evelyn, he hit the jackpot by marrying a rich woman and then started his business Not long ago, Roc Group was still a big deal, with a finger in the food and chemical fiber pies. But Teresa … Read more
Chapter 61 Teresa noticed Philip’s troubled expression and wondered what had happened. At the quiet cafe. Philip wiped his face. The last time Teresa had seen him, he’d been a bit hefty, but now he was gaunt, as if he’d lost 10 pounds in a blink. Philip said with a bitter twist, Tve divorced my … Read more
Chapter 60 Jonathan flipped open the notebook, scribbled his signature, and passed it back. “Where’d you get this, kid “Supermarket,” Michael replied. “My m ‘mom got it for me. I’ve got a bunch. Mr. Linse, you want a notebook like this?” Jonathan offered a smile but stayed quiet. Just then, a sycamore leaf tumbled from … Read more
Chapter 59 “Mom!” Michael, like a loyal sidekick, tagged along behind Teresa, his eyes sparkling with excitement. “Please get Mr. Lime’s autograph for me and tell him I’m a huge fan, Michael pleaded Teresa frowned and said, “No way. We’re not close.” “You’re lying! Sherry told me you had been hanging with Mr. Lime for … Read more
Chapter 58 Sherry laughed and said, “Tloss? Jonathan? I get it now. ow. Mike has such a handsome and capable dad, you should’ve told him “We can’t tell Mike, and you can’t say a word, or 11l be really mad, Teresa warned. Sherry agreed. “Okay, okay, I won’t say a word.” “Right, Teresa said, I … Read more
Chapter 57 Thirty minutes later, a glossy black Rolls–Royce glided to a stop at the police station’s steps. Out stepped Jonathan, his face looking a bit drained and tired, with an IV mark visible on the back of his hand. The chauffeur moved to assist him, but Jonathan waved him off with a stubborn flick … Read more