Chapter 226
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“ Donald , are you sober now ? Jennifer asked
Donald came back to his senses . “ Sorry I heard you’re transferring to another hospital , so I had a drink during lunch . ”
“I could tell . Don’t let it happen again . ” Jennifer dabbed the corner of her mouth before turning to leave
“ Jennifer – ‘ Donald’s voice was low and filled with pain . I’m serious to you .”
Jennifer’s eyes glistened with tears . She fought to keep her composure . “ Stop chasing me
Donald stood there , watching her walk away . He squinted slightly and headed straight for the director of the hospital’s office .
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Teresa returned to Rosary Estates and heard the faint noise coming from the kitchen .
Jennifer was making soup there .
“ You’re back , Teresa , ” Jennifer greeted casually , as if their tension had never existed .
“ Yeah , Teresa replied , taking off her gloves and pulling her phone out of her bag .
Jennifer’s phone on the table lit up with a notification , and Teresa’s eyes caught Jennifer’s newly set wallpaper .
It was the family photo Evelyn asked to take before she left .
Evelyn wanted one , so she asked Michael to take a shot . In the photo , Evelyn held Isabel , and Teresa and Hannah stood behind them . It was a simple family portrait of the mother and daughters .
The photo had been taken with Teresa’s phone , and Teresa had sent it to Jennifer , mentioning offhandedly that her smile looked nice in it .
Teresa hadn’t expected Jennifer to set it as her phone’s wallpaper .
On the phone screen , Evelyn and Isabel’s faces were obscured by the date and time , leaving only Teresa and Hannah’s faces visible .
“ What are you standing there for ? ” Jennifer asked , untying her apron and walking over .
“ Nothing ,” Teresa said coolly , stepping back slightly . “ Your phone lit up just now . Someone messaged you . ”
Jennifer dried her hands and glanced at her phone . “ Well , it’s the telecom operator . It’s the end of the month , and my data has almost run out ,” she said , emphasizing “ the end of the month “ .
Teresa didn’t respond . The end of the month marked her departure , and she had no intention of changing her mind . Without another word , she turned and went to her room .
After dinner , Jennifer decided to have a talk with Teresa .
“ Teresa , I apologize for being so overbearing before , ” Jennifer said .
Teresa looked up , raising an eyebrow in disbelief . She couldn’t believe those words were coming out of Jennifer’s mouth .
Jennifer took a deep breath and said , “ I’ve always been thinking from your perspective , trying to do what’s best for you , because raising one child is already exhausting enough .
“ As your sister , I don’t want to see you struggling with two kids , especially when one of them is your ex – husband’s child . ”
Teresa didn’t respond .
“ But during the past few days in the hospital , I thought it over . If you really want to keep the baby , ” Jennifer said while clenching her teeth and briefly closing her eyes , “ then keep it . ”
She continued , “ I know you can’t bring yourself to abort this baby . You just want someone else to call family , someone to be there for you .
“ If you’re ready to face the challenges and have thought everything through , then go ahead and keep the baby . Your happiness is what matters to me . I don’t want this to ruin our relationship as sisters . ”
After a long silence , Teresa finally said , “ I know you mean well , Jennifer .
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Im not a little girl anymore . I’m twenty – seven .
egret it someday , at least it is my decision .
“ But what frustrates me is that you always try to “ This is my baby , and it’s my choice whether to “ I’ll take responsibility for my actions . You don’t need to carry that burden on behalf of me .
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