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.

stretching on the balcony when the

in came Emily holding a tray of food – “I guessed you just got up. I made breakfast

the room, only to freeze when she spotted a man wearing

bedroom. He nodded slightly at Emily and headed towards the living

blurted out, “Is

had heard some noise the night before while closing the balcony window, but she had thought it was from

stammered an explanation, “No, he’s my

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

made breakfast for Estelle, only

appropriate to ask. She whispered, “Don’t forget your breakfast. I’m gonna take off

walked her out.

living room, noticing Jonathan was smoking on the balcony. She

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