Chapter 21

When Wendy and Teresa returned to the main living room, they found Jonathan and Elizabeth sitting on the couch. Their expressions were grave, and the atmosphere was tense. A coffee set was placed on the table, and the water was boiling. Yet, no one made a move to pour it. Seeing Teresa return, Jonathan straightened up slightly and said, "Teresa, come join me for a cup of coffee. It's been a long time since I've had coffee brewed by you." Even before Teresa married Cameron, Jonathan had always enjoyed the coffee she brewed and would often pull her aside to talk about business matters. Teresa had never been interested in the family business, so back then, she didn't listen attentively and would merely attend to Jonathan with a few casual remarks. But now, she felt a pang of guilt when she thought of that. The Langdon family had done nothing for her, yet she had willingly lowered herself to please them. Whereas her parents had nurtured her and helped her grow into a capable woman, ye