Chapter 740

Teresa shrugged. “Makes sense. I’ll transfer the money to you tomorrow.”

Jonathan frowned, his piercing eyes shooting Teresa a sharp look.

“Just treat it as my rent for staying here, plus child support for Mike. I was going to pay you anyway. If you give it back, I’ll just have to pay you again later. It’s just an unnecessary hassle. Alright, let’s eat,” he said.

Obviously, he didn’t like how she kept everything so calculated, so Teresa just dropped it.

After they finished eating, she finally said, her words carrying extra weight, “Thank you.”

Jonathan smiled slightly. “I should be the one saying thank you. I haven’t even thanked you for bringing Mike into the world and raising him alone. You had to go grocery shopping, haggle with shop owners over prices, and work while taking care of the kid. It’s tough. But luckily, Mike is such a good boy.”

Teresa was stunned. ‘How does he know all these details?’ she wondered.

“I happened to come across that letter of yours,” Jonathan explained.

Teresa was speechless. ‘I’ve torn that letter to pieces and tossed it in the trash. How did he even see it?’ she thought, stunned.

Jonathan added, “Relax, I didn’t go through any of your stuff in the bedroom. I just saw your trash can hadn’t been emptied. When I was taking out the garbage, I happened to notice it.”

Teresa’s feelings were complicated, her nose tingling with emotion. “Forget about that letter. You don’t have to take it seriously.”

“I can’t,” Jonathan said, his eyes deep and serious.

Teresa was all mixed up inside. They weren’t married anymore, but her connection with Jonathan was odd–like a bond they couldn’t break, and they still knew each other too well.

She looked up. “Let the past stay in the past. From now on, let’s do our best to raise Mike together.”

Jonathan shot Teresa a look, like he wanted to say something but swallowed it back. In the end, he asked, “Is Jennifer your real sister or not?”

“I’m not sure yet. We had our blood drawn together today for the test. We’ll only know when the results come out tomorrow,” Teresa replied.

“Honestly, I really hope she isn’t,” Jonathan said.

After dinner, Jonathan went to the kitchen to do the dishes. These days, he only worked at the office during the day–no more overtime, and he didn’t even want to. His evenings were reserved for himself and his family.

Teresa’s phone rang–Benny was video calling her.

“Mike misses you. Come on, say hi to your soh. He just had to video call you,” Benny said.

As soon as the call connected, Michael’s face popped up on the screen.

Teresa asked patiently, “Mike, did Bunny bully you? I’ll help you beat him up.”

“Hey, come on. I wouldn’t dare bother your kid. You and Jonathan would gang up on me,” Benny protested.

Teresa laughed–it was just a joke. Then she looked over at Michael.

This was Michael’s first time traveling abroad without Teresa around. She was relieved that he’d be back tomorrow.

“Mommy, I miss Mr. Lime too. Is Mr. Lime there?” Michael asked.

“He’s doing the dishes right now. Want to see him?” Teresa asked.

“Yes!” Michael waved his hand eagerly.

Teresa carried her phone into the kitchen. Jonathan was still washing dishes, an apron tied around his waist. “Mike wants to see you,” she said.

Jonathan turned around, and Benny’s cackling laughter burst through the phone. “Look at you, Jonathan, playing househusband. Never thought I’d see the day you’re washing dishes.”

Jonathan shot him a glare. “What’s so bad about washing dishes, huh?”

He dried his hands and took the phone from Teresa. When he heard Michael’s soft little voice say, “Mr. Daddy Lime, I miss you,” Jonathan’s heart just melted.

“Son, if that bunny tries to bully you, Daddy will beat him up for you,” Jonathan said.