Chapter 237

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In the end , the message he sent to Teresa never got a reply . Instead , it was Miriam who reached out to him .
Miriam said , exasperation clear in her tone , “ You two are seriously something else .
“ Teresa saw your message . She asked me to tell you she’s not homeless . She’s staying with her mom . And her leaving is not because of you , so stop overthinking it , okay ?
“ Her sister and mom have been pushing her to leave Nareigh for a while now . Shelly stayed longer to wrap up the company’s handover .
“ She’s planning to focus on her career overseas , so she doesn’t want you worrying about her . She also hopes you’ll take care of yourself and find someone who’s right for you .
“ But she’s not cutting ties completely . Her name is still tied to Teresouth Group , so she’ll come back for the holidays or special occasions , maybe once or twice a year .
“ She mentioned that when she’s back , she’ll treat a few friends to dinner . And , Jonathan , she really hopes you can let go of the past and start fresh . She wants both of you to live your own happy lives .”
Miriam’s words had barely left her mouth when Jonathan retorted , “ Did you ask her how I’m supposed to live my happy life ? “ She never considers my feelings . One minute she calls , saying she wants to stay over , and then she’s gone before I can even get used to it . She doesn’t want to see me or tangle with me .
“ I was away for just a week on a business trip , and the moment I got back , she had already packed up and left in a hurry . She tells me not to think about her , but how am I supposed to just stop caring ? ”
He felt like there wasn’t a single person he could turn to for answers .
Even on his trip , she was always on his mind . He wondered if she was pregnant and if they could work things out . He wanted to talk to her , hoping she’d keep the baby and let him provide them with a comfortable , secure life .
But instead , the moment he came back , she handed him a medical report confirming she wasn’t pregnant , and then she left completely and without looking back .
Miriam , unaware of Teresa’s pregnancy , tried to reason with Jonathan . “ Teresa has been through so much , Jonathan . Raising Michael on her own hasn’t been easy . Can’t you try to see things from her perspective ? ”
“ What more does she want from me ? ” Jonathan’s brows furrowed . “ I know she’s had a hard time . When her mom was in the hospital , I found doctors . I even got her sister transferred to a better hospital . What else can I do to help ? ”
Miriam froze , her mind racing . She remembered Teresa mentioning wanting to transfer Jennifer to Nareigh General Hospital , where she’d get promoted to associate senior status . Miriam had been puzzled . Jennifer wasn’t even thirty . It seemed impossible . But Jonathan had made it happen .
Miriam couldn’t help but marvel at how much Jonathan had done for Teresa , even going out of his way to help her family . ” You’ve done so much for Teresa . Does she even know ? She doesn’t , does she ? ”
Jonathan said , “ Of course , she doesn’t . ”
Miriam sighed , “ You always just take it and stay quiet . If that’s how you want to live , fine . Benny and I have tried so many times to bring you two together, but it never works . One of you won’t speak , and the other won’t ask .”
“ Now that Teresa’s gone , maybe it’s time for both of you to move on . Her sister said leaving Nareigh was the life Teresa wanted . As her best friend , I stand by her . I respect her choice . ”
With that , Miriam hung up the phone .
Jonathan’s mind drifted back to the words of Truman . “ Marrying you didn’t bring her happiness . She was miserable and exhausted . Divorcing you was her liberation . Stop chasing her . You’re only adding to her burden . ”
He recalled the look in Teresa’s eyes back then , calm and resolute , yet tinged with a fleeting urge to say something . In the end , she said , “ That’s just how it is . ”
Something was off . Jonathan wasn’t going to let it end like this . His fists clenched as determination surged through him . Without hesitation , he booked the next flight to Fernlandia .
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