Chapter 1449
For some reason, this whole situation between Janine and Ted felt a bit strange, though it was hard to describe exactly why.
Steven was surprised and asked, "Are you sure he's not an employee from the company?"
"Of course I'm sure! That vibe and presence he doesn't seem like just an employee. My eyes are sharp!"
Charles might not have much personal experience in relationships, but having acted in so many dramas and movies and met so many people, he felt confident in his observations.
"Let's investigate this, or I'll ask Mom directly. But for now, don't alert her or cause any commotion," Steven advised cautiously.
Charles, who always listened to Steven, immediately nodded. "Alright, got it."
After hanging up, Steven's expression grew serious.
At this point, he was almost certain that that man was their father, but he needed more evidence to confirm it. If Janine truly had feelings for someone
new...
He thought back to a recent discussion he had with Mona.novelbin
Perhaps maintaining the status quo would actually be the best option for Janine.
After such a long time, everyone's lives had taken a different path. Maybe leaving things undisturbed was the most peaceful way forward. Moreover, Janine now clearly seemed ready to embrace a new chapter in her life.
If that was the case, then...
Steven decided it was better to keep this to himself. His eyes darkened, growing increasingly unreadable.
...
Skylar found out about Janine's new relationship one afternoon.
It was Natalie who sent her the photos. It showed Janine and Ted shopping at the mall together.
From the photos, Ted appeared to be a true gentleman, attentive and caring. He carried all the shopping bags, and Janine's face bore an expression Skylar had never seen before-shy and bashful.
Skylar examined the photos several times, scrutinizing every detail.
The man in the photos was none other than Ted, the same person who had accompanied Janine back home last time.
At that time, Skylar had sensed that Ted's gaze toward Janine was not
that of a mere friend or colleaset
But since Janine had injured her foot, Skylar's primary concern was her recovery, so she hadn't paid much attention to Ted.
Skylar supported Janine in having a new relationship.
However, relationships in middle age often had complexities. What kind of person was Ted? Was he truly sincere about Janine?
Janine had always been a reserved woman-otherwise, she wouldn't have remained a widow for so many years. Skylar wouldn't allow someone with ulterior motives to deceive her mother.
With this in mind, she contacted Steven and Charles, deliberately leaving Harvey out. The three of them created a private chat group.
Skylar shared the photo in the group and said, "It seems like Mom might be dating someone. I've met this person before but didn't think much about their relationship at the time.
"He's the manager responsible for leasing the building my company operates in, so Mom likely interacts with him frequently."
With frequent interactions, it was natural for feelings to develop over time.
Charles responded, "I've seen him too. I ran into them when I was having lunch with the crew about a week ago. I saw them leaving a restaurant together and getting into the same car.
"This doesn't seem like some gold digger trying to scam Mom for money. I've even been considering hiring a private investigator to look into this man properly."
Steven then replied, "Don't act rashly just yet. I'll find an opportunity to meet him myself." Charles replied to Steven, "You've been so busy lately. Do you still have time to meet him?"
After that, Skylar said, "Neither of you is in the best position to handle this. Since I'm the company owner have a legitimate reason to meet with him. But we should mentally prepare ourselves to accept that Mom might really be in a new relationship."