Chapter 598

Benny cleared his throat and said, “What I mean is, if Cheryl is affected psychologically, will it affect her views on marriage?”

Beant sighed. “I’ve told you about this. Cathy is really pitiful. What if she's already married, but poor Cheryl would suffer the most? What if her father readily has a press conference and abandons his wife and kids for her? #tia Donald”

Jonathan gave him a cool, sidelong glance. “Since when have you been so concerned about Cheryl?”

Benny raised a hand. “Alright, don’t get me wrong. I’m just speaking my mind. You know my type, I’m not into young girls like that.”

Jonathan said, “I didn’t even ask if you were interested in her.”

“Hey,” Benny realized he’d just fallen into someone’s trap. He quickly scrambled out, straightened his clothes, and stood up. “Alright, I’m off now.”

Jonathan fixed his gaze on the document Benny had left behind, lost in thought.

Cheryl went to Teresa’s place to pick up Serena. Noticing Cheryl’s seemingly carefree demeanor, Teresa subtly probed, “So you just went back and came right back?”

“Oh, right, I didn’t even realize today was my parents’ wedding anniversary,” Cheryl said, hugging Serena and kissing her on the cheek. She then turned to Teresa and added, “They wanted me to stay home for a couple of days, but of course, I couldn’t just stay there, so I made an excuse to come over instead.”

Cheryl was very grateful to Teresa for taking care of Serena and wanted to send her a money transfer as a token of thanks.

“Come on, just keep that money and buy some diapers for the baby,” Teresa said dismissively. She really didn’t care about that measly money.

“Let me give you a ride,” Teresa offered. “I don’t have much to do today.”

“Then I won’t stand on ceremony!” Cheryl couldn’t have been happier.

Teresa packed up some things for Cheryl, including some clothes Michael had when he was one year old. Most of them had never even been worn. She asked Cheryl if she wanted them.

Teresa thought, ‘If she wants them, I’ll keep the clothes for her; otherwise, I was just about to throw them all out.’

Cheryl looked at the tiny designer clothes, the fabric incredibly soft, and accepted them without hesitation.

“I got a few new outfits for Serena, and some for you too. Plus, there are some face masks and cosmetics. Just take them all, okay?”

Cheryl was incredibly touched. She said, “Teresa, thank you so much for being so good to me and Serena.”

Compared to the notoriously stingy Jennifer, Teresa, though not officially her sister-in-law, always made Cheryl feel incredibly warm at heart.

Jonathan was just getting off work when he spotted Teresa’s car two vehicles ahead of him.

Teresa, however, didn’t notice Jonathan’s car. Inside her car were Cheryl, Serena, and Michael.

A glint flashed in Jonathan’s eyes as he spotted Cathy sitting on a bench by the roadside.

Jonathan frowned and instructed his driver to pull over. By the time Jonathan’s car came to a stop, Teresa’s car had already turned a bend.

Cathy looked up and saw Jonathan. She stood up and said, “Jonathan, what are you doing here? Are you off work?”

Jonathan looked at Cathy and asked gently. “Cathy, have you eaten? If not, let’s grab a bite together.”

“No, thanks. I’m not very hungry. I was just about to pick up some things at the supermarket and then head home.”

Seeing this, Jonathan didn’t press further. “How have Donald and Cheryl been lately?”

“They’re both doing great at work, but Cheryl still hasn’t found a boyfriend yet. If you know anyone suitable, maybe you could help her find someone.”

Jonathan nodded. “I’ve always treated Cheryl like my own sister. I’ll keep an eye out for suitable men for her. I’ll certainly do what I can.”

Cathy fell silent. Just as Jonathan was about to leave, she suddenly called out, “Wait!”

As for Donald, if he needs any help at work...

Cathy paused, then said, “Jonathan, I’m actually feeling a bit hungry now. How about I treat you to dinner?” Jonathan held the car door open for Cathy.

Cathy seemed perfectly composed throughout dinner, showing no emotion.

Cathy managed to hold herself together through dinner, but as soon as she set down her fork, her composure finally shattered.

She poured her heart out to Jonathan, confessing that Werner was having an affair, something Cheryl still didn’t know. Cathy admitted she’d been desperately searching for evidence, but so far, she hadn’t found a thing.

“Jonathan, with all your resources, could you please help me out? Don’t worry. I don’t want to make a scene with Werner. I just want us to divorce and part ways with dignity.”

Jonathan sighed. “Werner isn’t like that. Maybe there’s just been a misunderstanding between you two?”

“I wish it were just a misunderstanding,” Cathy said, taking the tissue Jonathan handed her. “He secretly transferred out a total of 150 thousand dollars behind my back, even dipping into our retirement savings.

“When I asked who he sent the money to, he just hemmed and hawed, saying it was for a friend. But when I pressed him to name names, he just clammed up completely.

“Jonathan, I’m not asking you for anything else. I know you’re part of the Lynn family. I just hope you can help me investigate who Werner really transferred that money to. That’s all I need. I’ll handle everything else myself.”

Jonathan didn’t respond immediately. Cathy sobbed again. “Jonathan, don’t worry. I won’t let things with Werner turn into a bitter end.

“I’ve thought it over: if I make this a public scandal and everyone finds out, the ones who’ll suffer most are Donald and Cheryl. Donald works at the hospital now, and I can’t let his colleagues laugh at him.

“And Cheryl’s not even married yet. I have to consider her marriage prospects. But my heart aches so much. How could Werner do something like this behind my back?”

Tears welled up in Cathy’s eyes again. “All I want now is to get back what’s rightfully mine. Then I’ll have an amicable divorce with Werner. We’ll each go our own way. Now that the children are grown, this is the most I can do.”

Jonathan said, “Cathy, I get what you’re getting at. I’m just concerned this might all be a misunderstanding.”

“If it really is just a misunderstanding,” Cathy interjected, “then that would be the best outcome for everyone. It would mean I was mistaken. After all these years with Werner, deep down, I still believe he’s not that kind of man.” Jonathan nodded.

Chapter 508

Shaville

Irene saw Liora, reduced to nothing but skin and bones. Only then did she truly believe Liora was actually a hac dean shee.

Liora glanced around, confirming Irene was alone. With a bitter smile, she said, “So, you came just to see how miserable I am? Well, here I am, are you satisfied now?”

Irene sneered coldly.

“This is your retribution, from start to finish.”

Liora rushed to turn her face away with a sneer. “And what about your retribution? Or are you just afraid I might reveal that thing about you before I die so you…”