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.

the balcony

when she opened the door, in came Emily holding a tray of

to freeze when she spotted

saw Jonathan coming out of the master bedroom. He nodded slightly

“Is he your

the balcony window, but she had thought it was from downstairs. Now, recalling

he’s my landlord… and my uncle.”

downstairs, they barely crossed paths, with Emily leaving early and returning late while Estelle worked late nights.

her day off, Emily had made breakfast for Estelle, only

she had a buch of questions that didn’t seem appropriate to ask.

walked her out.

Estelle walked towards the living room, noticing Jonathan was smoking on the

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