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.
said, “Okay, then. Let’s
look? We’re only going to your house for a meal. Why do you look like
should know that I’m taking a huge risk by inviting
and said, “I’m a gentleman. The last time you got
Jennifer’s face flushed
again. He looked at the screen and saw that
the call. Jennifer simply remained silent
“Let’s
replied, “I’m a little busy right
rendered speechless. This
“I think we need to talk.
was not a petty man. He did not 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
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 place. Don’t worry. I won’t lose to
she was wrong to jump to a conclusion like that. Jessy and I must have hurt Jonathan deeply. He
had done a background check on Jonathan, so she knew everything there
wondered why Polly had come
opened the door to find the beautiful and elegant
sportswear. Her hair had been tied up in a
large chest. They were still quite
you are, so stop staring at
Why are you here? I believe we’re
merely replied, “Let’s
it’s love you want to
in the car.
Jonathan said, “It’s too late. I don’t want to go. I’m afraid you’ll force yourself on me after you
rejecting her because he did not want anyone to probe too much into his life. He was reluctant to interact with anyone that knew
said, “You’re about to have a duel with Randy. You should know more
heaved a heavy sigh. “Fine. I’ll come
Porsche and
the car, Jonathan started the car as though
about me?” Jonathan suddenly asked
why Polly had asked him to drive. Polly was testing
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