The Ex-Wife's Secret (Jonathan and Teresa) novel Chapter 204

204.Chapter 204

Benny was sure no little kid could hold up under an adult’s questioning.

Before heading out, Benny swung by the supermarket to grab some lollipops, chocolates, and other kid–favorite snacks. His plan was to use the treats to win the kid over and get the crucial information he needed.

Jonathan was in Chicoham when Benny called him. As soon as he picked up the call, Benny went straight to the point, saying. “You’re with Teresa, aren’t you? I need to talk to you alone.”

Jonathan glanced at Teresa, who was sitting across from him and enjoying her meal. He gestured to her that it was a work call and stepped aside.

“Just say it already. Why can’t you talk in front of Teresa?” Jonathan asked.

“Guess what I’ve been up to today.” Benny teased.

“I’m not playing games, Benny. Spit it out,” Jonathan replied, unimpressed.

Benny finally dropped the act. “I went to the Lynn residence. Irene and Cheryl were there, so I made up an excuse to go to

your room.

“I grabbed your toothbrush and handed it to a buddy of mine to run a DNA test. The results will be out tonight.”

Jonathan sighed, exasperated. “I’ve told you a hundred times. The kid isn’t mine. Was it really necessary to go through all that for a toothbrush?”

“You just don’t believe me, do you? You’ll know when the results are in. Let’s make a bet. 30 thousand. Sounds good?” Benny sneered.

Jonathan raised the stakes without hesitation. “Make it 300 thousand dollars.”

Benny’s eyes lit up when he got Jonathan on the hook, “300 thousand dollars? Now you’re talking. I’ve been eyeing a new car anyway. Deal. I bet the kid is related to you. If not, I’ll pay you 300 thousand dollars.”

Jonathan asked, “That’s it? This is what you’re freaking out over?”

Benny said, “What? You’ve got some nerve. I’ve been running around cleaning up your mess, and your mom even chewed me out, telling me to convince you to stop seeing Teresa.

“And now, here I am at Forlisle Rose Estates, but the security guard won’t let me in. Tell them to let me through so I can see the kid and ask him a few questions.”

Jonathan warned him, “Don’t be reckless. The kid is shy. You’ll scare him.”

“Relax. I’ll be all smiles when I talk to him. Just a few questions. Nothing scary,” Benny assured him. But Jonathan still refused to grant him access.

Frustrated, Benny snapped, “You’re unbelievable, Jonathan. Fine, I won’t go in today. But when the DNA test results come out, you better have 300 thousand dollars ready for me.”

Jonathan replied coolly, “Don’t get ahead of yourself.”

Benny hung up and headed straight to the dealership, practically bouncing with excitement as he imagined his new car. He was already counting on that 300 thousand dollars landing in his account.

*****

“Who was that on the phone?” Teresa asked casually as Jonathan walked back.

“Benny,” Jonathan replied.

Teresa choked on her water, coughing a few times. After regaining her composure, she asked nonchalantly, “What’s Benny up to now?”

Jonathan shrugged. “He was just bored and looking for someone to argue with.”

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