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.

with that look? We’re only going to your house for a meal. Why do you look like you’re ready to face death at any

 

that I’m taking a huge risk by

said, “I’m a gentleman. The last time you got drunk,

 

hell!” Jennifer’s face flushed a

again. He looked at the screen and saw that it was

Jennifer simply remained silent as she focused

said, “Let’s meet

calmly replied, “I’m a little busy right now. I

was rendered speechless. This guy

“I think we need to talk. There

want to be mad at Yasmin. He was certainly disappointed that they did not trust him, but the dead Connor suddenly came to mind. Yasmin is Connor’s

thought, Jonathan softened up his tone and said, “Yasmin, I have nothing to do with you, and I know I can’t make the call for you. If I lose the duel, you can just deny it because you haven’t promised anything in the first

as realization struck her. She knew she was wrong to jump to a conclusion like that. Jessy and I must have hurt Jonathan deeply. He protecting

had done a background check on Jonathan, so she

the other hand, Jonathan wondered why Polly had come to look

the door to find the beautiful and elegant Polly standing

hair had been tied up in a

large chest. They were still quite

“I know who you are,

Why are you here?

replied,

you want to talk

the car. I’ll

“It’s too late. I don’t want to go. I’m afraid

because he did not want anyone to probe too much into his life. He was reluctant to interact with anyone

duel with Randy. You should know more

heavy sigh. “Fine. I’ll come with

and tossed

Jonathan

me?” Jonathan suddenly asked out of

knew why Polly had asked him to

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