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 the doorbell

she opened the door, in came Emily holding a tray of food – “I guessed you just got up. I made breakfast – have some!”

to freeze when

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

Emily blurted out, “Is he

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

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

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

on her day off, Emily had made breakfast for Estelle, only to bump into Jonathan

didn’t seem appropriate to ask.

Estelle walked her out.

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

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