Chapter 644

“Don’t mention it. Just rest up, Grandpa,” Jonathan said.

“Don’t leave yet.” Hayden caught Jonathan’s hand, looking at that calm face. He shook his head. “Lying here with my eyes closed, it gives a man a lot of time to think. I don’t know if I’ll wake up the next time I close my eyes. I don’t have many wishes left, except for you…”

Hayden choked up but kept going. “You and Teresa… It breaks my heart that you two split. You never even gave me a great-grandchild.

“But forget that. You’re both still young. There’s time for kids. But first… I want to see you two get back together. Remarriage?”

The mention of remarriage hit Donald and Jennifer differently. Donald opened his mouth to offer a word of support, but Jennifer beat him to it. “Lynn, Teresa won’t be remarrying Jonathan.”

Hayden looked at Jennifer, confused. Jonathan’s head whipped toward her.

“Teresa told me herself just today,” she explained, “She’s moving to Gortharry for a new job opportunity.”

The light in Hayden’s eyes flickered and died, leaving only disappointment. “What? Teresa’s… leaving Nareig?”

“That’s right, Mr. Lynn. Her choice,” Jennifer said.

Jonathan didn’t think that Teresa would leave Nareig. Without a word, he walked out. Jennifer knew Jonathan was going after Teresa. She quickly let go of Donald’s arm and followed.

Gary was right outside the door, but Jennifer blew past him without a glance. She rushed to catch up to Jonathan and said, “Hold up. We’ve got to talk. Just us.” Jonathan gave a sharp nod, his face like a storm cloud.

Once they were alone in the empty hallway, Jennifer laid out her story. “Teresa’s really leaving for Gortharry. Her flight is tonight.

“She asked me to tell you that she wants you to leave her alone, for both your sakes. She doesn’t want to get back with you. She’s not going to make the same mistake twice.”

Jonathan said coldly, “She said that? Word for word?”

“Yes,” Jennifer said without flinching. “She said you won’t stop pestering her. That’s why she asked me to tell you.”

“I wanna hear it straight from her mouth.” Jonathan wasn’t buying any of this. He spun around to go find Teresa.

“Don’t you see how pathetic you’re being?” Jennifer’s voice was sharp, stopping him in his tracks.

She kept going, her words like sharp knives. “If your marriage hadn’t been a problem, Teresa never would’ve divorced you. It’s over. You can’t glue a shattered vase back together.

“We’re grown-ups here. Marriage isn’t some fairy tale romance. It’s two families crashing into each other. Have you forgotten everything Teresa went through in your marriage?

“Your mother treated her like dirt and never thought she was good enough. Your life together was a nightmare. Why would you want to drag her back into that mess?

“You know, you’re selfish. Everything you did… The only person you’ve moved is yourself. Teresa doesn’t feel a thing.”

Jonathan said coldly, “Whatever’s between me and Teresa—that’s for her to tell me. You know nothing about our marriage.”

Seeing he was still determined to find Teresa, Jennifer let out a cold, mocking laugh. “If Teresa wants you back, she wouldn’t make you wait. My sister doesn’t love you anymore. That’s why all your big romantic moves fall flat.

“You thought your love show with the fireworks would melt her heart and win her back? All she wants is to get away from you for good. She doesn’t want to see your face again.

“And you’re still going to chase her down, just to add to her problems? You call that love? That’s an obsession.”

Jonathan stood there, silent. His hands were balled into fists, his knuckles white. After a long moment, he finally turned and walked away.