Chapter 167

Awkwardness, embarrassment, and some vague emotion were all over Estelle’s face. She responded with a faint smile, “It’s okay, I’ve got my salary and your bonus, besides teaching Henson well is just my duty. There’s no need for extra appreciation.”

It’s cool. I just promised them I’d bring you. No biggie,” Jonathan said.

Estelle thought for a moment, “Alright then, I miss Henson anyway.”

“Okay, go to bed.” Jonathan kissed her hair softly and headed out.

As the door closed, Estelle’s heart gradually calmed, and she went to sleep.

The next day was Saturday. Neither Jonathan nor Estelle had to work, so they slept in until around 8 AM.

was stretching on the balcony when the doorbell

opened the door, in came Emily holding a tray of food – “I guessed you just got up. I

Emily spoke, she walked into the room, only to freeze when she spotted a man wearing

He nodded slightly at Emily and headed

out, “Is he

noise the night before while closing the balcony window, but she had thought it was from downstairs. Now, recalling that moment,

“No, he’s my landlord… and my uncle.”

and returning late while Estelle worked late nights.

on her day off, Emily had made breakfast for Estelle, only to bump into Jonathan unexpectedly.

of questions that didn’t seem appropriate to ask. She whispered,

Estelle walked her

living room, noticing Jonathan was smoking on the balcony. She asked, “Want to try

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