Chapter 23 Jennifer Cried
From behind, he looked desolate under the afterglow of the setting sun. He was feeling rather downhearted because Yasmin and Jessica had suspected him.
Right then, his phone rang. It was a call from Jennifer.
Jonathan picked up the call and quickly composed himself. Chuckling, he said, “Jen, what’s up?”
“Can I treat you to a meal?” Jennifer spoke on the other line.
Startled, Jonathan said, “You mean tonight?”
Jennifer replied, “Yes!”
Jonathan was not in the mood to see anyone. He said, “I can’t make it tonight. I have something else to do.”
“What are you doing tonight?” Jennifer pressed on.
Unable to come up with an excuse, Jonathan blurted, “I’m on my period. Happy?”
“Even if you’re having a period, it won’t stop you from enjoying a meal, right?” Jennifer retorted sharply.
Words failed Jonathan as he did not expect Jennifer’s snappy response.
In the end, he gave in and accepted the invitation.
Later, Jennifer picked up Jonathan in her car.
Once he got in the car, Jennifer asked him, “Where would you like to go?”
Jonathan gave a perfunctory reply. “I don’t want to go anywhere. I only want to eat the food you make.”
Jennifer hesitated for a moment. “Really?”
“Of course!” Jonathan responded right away.
and said, “Okay, then. Let’s
for a meal. Why do you look like you’re ready to face death at any moment?”
smiled. “You should know that I’m taking a huge risk by inviting you to my
last time you got drunk, you had asked me
Jennifer’s face
at the screen and saw that
remained silent as she focused on
said, “Let’s meet
replied, “I’m a little busy right now. I
rendered speechless. This
think we need to talk.
not a petty man. He did not want to be mad at Yasmin. He was certainly disappointed that they did not trust him, but the dead Connor suddenly came to mind.
know I can’t make the call for you. If I lose the duel, you can just deny it because you
a conclusion like that. Jessy and I must have hurt
done a background check on Jonathan, so she
hand, Jonathan wondered why Polly
got up and opened the door to find the beautiful
Her hair
large chest. They were still quite magnificent under the white
are,
late. Why are you here? I believe we’re not
merely replied,
to talk about I’m,”
“Get in the car. I’ll buy
late. I don’t want to go. I’m afraid you’ll force yourself on me after you
knew that Jonathan was rejecting her because he did not want anyone to probe too much into his life. He was reluctant to interact with anyone that knew too
Randy. You should know more about him and Cyclops. Otherwise, you’ll find
heaved a heavy sigh.
Porsche and
the two got into the car, Jonathan started
know about me?” Jonathan
why Polly had asked him to drive. Polly was
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