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.

on the balcony when

came Emily holding a tray of food

only to freeze

out of the master bedroom. He nodded slightly at

out, “Is he your boyfriend?”

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

stammered an explanation, “No, he’s my landlord… and

they barely crossed paths, with Emily leaving early and returning late

day off, Emily had made breakfast for

questions that didn’t seem appropriate

Estelle walked

Estelle walked towards the living room, noticing Jonathan was

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