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As she spoke , Irene started crying again .
Jonathan took a tissue from the table and wiped Irene’s tears helplessly . “ Mom , I’m really thankful for how you’ve raised me . Let me choose who I want to be with . If I can’t even pick my own partner , what’s the point of all my success ? ”
After saying this , Jonathan walked out by himself .
Irene did not know what to do with him .
Cheryl told Teresa she had already faked the DNA test , assuring her that Michael’s true background was not revealed .
Teresa asked Cheryl , “ When are you going to have the abortion ? ”
Cheryl hesitated , “ I … I’ll think it over . ”
From Cheryl’s tone , Teresa could tell she did not really want an abortion . She thought , What is she thinking ? She just graduated from university and is pregnant with some random guy’s baby . She doesn’t even know who the father is ! ”
‘ She’s not even married yet – does she really plan to keep the baby ? ‘ she wondered .
“ Cheryl , you’re only 22. Your life is just starting . Don’t let a baby ruin your whole future happiness , ” Teresa said .
Cheryl was almost in tears . “ I know , but I’ve read a lot about it – abortion seems terrifying . I’m scared of the pain , ”
“ These days they have painless abortion , and it won’t hurt . Didn’t I tell you I’d go with you ? ” Teresa reassured .
Cheryl said she just needed a little more time to prepare herself mentally.
Otherwise , as the fetus grows , it b
“ You’re one month pregnant now . It’s best to have the procedure within two months .
s grows , it becomes harder to remove , ” Teresa added .
Cheryl said she understood .
Teresa hung up the phone and did not bother with Cheryl anymore . She was an adult and should make her own decisions , while others could only offer suggestions .
“ Mommy , mommy . ” Michael was munching on pizza as he ran over to Teresa , wrapping one arm around her neck . “ Have a bite of pizza . ”
Teresa took a bite from Michael’s hand . Michael then offered , “ Mommy , are you tired ?! can give you a shoulder massage . ”
Teresa chuckled . “ What do you want Tessay
ahead . ”
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Michael then asked , “ Can I take some pizza to . Line ? We bought so much anyway … ”
Teresa shook her head . “ Didn’t we agree that you wouldn’t go out alone , especially not to see him by yourself ? ”
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Michael nodded . “ I kind of miss Mr. Lime . ”
Teresa did not say anything , but a hint of sadness flashed in her eyes .
Michael bumped his forehead against Teresa’s . “ I was wrong . I love you the most ! ” Teresa was nonplussed , thinking , ‘ Who has been teaching him these cheeky lines ? ‘ Watching Michael’s disappointed back , she felt a twinge of sadness in her heart . Miriam came back at night , and Teresa was still awake . She had just managed to get Michael to sleep .
Teresa hardly slept that night , thinking about whether to tell Jonathan about Michael when Irene suddenly contacted her , asking to meet her alone .
Irene was already waiting for Teresa at the café downstairs of the Teresouth Group building .
“ Mrs. Lynn , ” Teresa greeted politely as she set down her bag and took a seat . She removed her black fur coat and hung it on the chair , her sweater and boots along her loose hair adding to her elegant charm .
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Irene never got used to Teresa’s love for dressing up , especially in such flashy styles . “ Why are you so late ? ” she asked .
* Ten o’clock . ” Teresa glanced at her watch . “ I’m not late , am I ? ”
Irene snorted and took a sip of her coffee before slowly saying , “ Technically , you and Jonathan have been divorced for quite a while , so I don’t really have much to say to you . ”
Teresa frowned and thought , ‘ So why did she ask me to come over ?’ She was curious to hear what her former mother – in – law had to say .
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