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 rang.

delivering breakfast. However, when she opened the door, in came Emily holding a tray of food –

she walked into the room, only to freeze when she spotted a man wearing pajamas.

out of the master bedroom. He nodded slightly at

Emily blurted out, “Is he your boyfriend?”

before while closing the balcony window, but she had thought it was from downstairs. Now, recalling that moment, her face turned red.

“No, he’s my landlord… and my uncle.”

barely crossed paths, with Emily leaving early and returning late while Estelle worked late nights. Emily had never met Jonathan.

had made breakfast for Estelle, only to bump

seem appropriate to ask.

walked her out.

living room, noticing Jonathan was smoking on the

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