Chapter 443

Irene was about to leave, taking Winnie with her. Winnie looked a little upset. “Jonathan’s probably just busy,” she said. “He said he’d ask me out for dinner next time.”

Irene patted her hand. “Jonathan takes a while to warm up, so I hope you can be patient with him. And don’t take what Hayden said today to heart.”

“I really like you, and I believe you’re truly sincere about Jonathan,” Irene continued. “I’m sure you’ll be a wonderful partner for him.”

“Thank you, Mrs. Lynn. I won’t let you down,” Winnie replied sweetly.

Winnie was always good at winning people over, unlike Teresa, who was stubborn and never gave in. Irene felt quite pleased and encouraged her, saying, “Just keep it up.”

Cheryl didn’t return to pick up Serena until evening, lugging a bunch of bags to Teresa’s place.

“Teresa, these are leftovers from lunch at the restaurant,” she said. “I barely got to eat, so there’s a ton left. You and Mike can help me finish them.”

As Teresa helped Cheryl with the bags, she wondered, ‘How could there be so much food left? After all, Jennifer and Donald just got their marriage certificate today. Shouldn’t the family lunch have been lively and bustling?’

“Don’t even get me started,” Cheryl sighed. “Teresa, can you pour me a glass of water first? Let me catch my breath, and I’ll tell you everything.”

“Hang on, I just bought a watermelon. I’ll go slice it up,” Teresa replied.

Cheryl nodded, took a sip of water, and began telling Teresa what happened that day.

“Irene brought home a woman and said she was Jonathan’s girlfriend. And Jonathan didn’t deny it,” Cheryl said.

Teresa’s hand froze mid-slice, the knife almost slipping. “Seriously? He’s got a girlfriend now?”

“I even took some photos,” Cheryl continued. “But she wasn’t as pretty as you. Grandpa didn’t like her and lost his appetite. I was the only one left eating, and I couldn’t finish it, so that’s why there’s so much leftover.”

Teresa brought over the watermelon. “You should’ve called me earlier! I could’ve brought Mike to eat with you, and you wouldn’t have had to pack up all this food,” she teased.

“Oh, come on, don’t be so polite with me. Here, take a look,” Cheryl said, showing Teresa the photo she’d taken. As soon as Teresa saw Winnie’s face, she recognized her immediately.

She paused. ‘Oh, it’s her,’ Teresa thought.

“I know her,” Teresa said. “She’s with Chase Group, right? Last name’s Shelton?”

“Yeah, I think her name’s Winnie Shelton,” Cheryl said. “Irene is obsessed with her—keeps saying she’s the perfect wife and mom, raves about her cooking, and always mentions how gentle she is.”

Teresa remembered what Irene had told her. She would definitely find Jonathan a perfect wife.

Teresa said, “It’s good. Jonathan’s moving on, and Irene won’t think I’m still hung up on him.”

Cheryl clicked her tongue. “But my sixth sense as a woman tells me Winnie isn’t sincere towards Jonathan.”

“Come on, Jonathan’s rich, good-looking, and only thirty. Why wouldn’t she be sincere?”

Cheryl burst out laughing. “Teresa, are you jealous? Feeling a little salty, huh?”

“I am not! Don’t be ridiculous. I’d love for him to move on. Anyway, enough about me—go check on Serena. I only gave her formula today; I didn’t breastfeed her at all.”

“Here comes your favorite girl!” Cheryl squealed, arms outstretched as she dashed toward Serena.

After handling things smoothly at her place, Cheryl was about to leave. Teresa offered to drive her, but Cheryl shook her head. “No need, I’ll just call a cab. It’ll be quick.”