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Miriam turned to Teresa . “ Jonathan only has Mike . Why not just tell him the truth ? It won’t hurt the kid . ”
Teresa was quiet for a few seconds . Just as she was about to say something , Edward , slumped drunk in the car , mumbled that he wanted some water .
Teresa glanced at him before turning back and saying , “ You should get him home . I’m heading back too . ”
Miriam didn’t push further . “ Thanks for today . No need to be so polite with me next time . When I have a kid , I’ll let you babysit too . ”
“ Deal , ” Teresa smiled and watched Miriam leave .
Before Teresa could make it home , Evelyn called her , demanding her money back .
“ Which money ? The 1.5 million you gave me as an engagement gift ? ” Teresa asked .
“ You didn’t spend it , did you ? ” Evelyn sighed , sounding a bit disappointed . “ If you did , then forget it . I’ll just- ”
“ I didn’t touch it , ” Teresa answered honestly . She’d thought it was Evelyn’s savings and couldn’t bring herself to use it . “ Are you coming to pick up Isabel ? She’s been asking if you still want her . ”
“ I can’t go get Isabel right now . Something’s come up . But if you haven’t used the money , can you send it back ? I need it for something , ” Evelyn said .
“ What are you planning to do with it ? Please don’t invest again , and don’t let some guy scam you ,” Teresa reminded her .
Evelyn grumbled that Teresa was being nosy – she wasn’t a kid .
“ Alright , it’s your money anyway , and I don’t have a say in it . I’ll transfer it to you , ” Teresa said , not knowing whose money it really was .
Evelyn accepted the money and promised Teresa she’d pick up Isabel as soon as she could . She also said she’d give Teresa 2.6 million for her engagement gift next time , and that she had something to tell Teresa .
As for what it was , no matter how Teresa asked , Evelyn just wouldn’t say .
Sanford’s car was parked at the entrance of Rosary Estates .
As soon as Teresa got out of her car , Sanford hurried over . “ I’ve been waiting for you for half an hour . I was just about to call you . ”
“ Do you need something ? Today’s not the deadline for the money yet , is it ? ” Teresa asked , her tone flat .
Sanford shook his head , looking a bit helpless . “ I’m not here about money .
“ Didn’t I tell you last time I wanted you to have dinner with me ? My friends from Nareigh set up a get – together , and I told them you’re my girlfriend .
“ I tried to reach you a few days ago . But you said you were in Chesburg with Jennifer for the memorial , so I didn’t dare to bother you . ”
“ You lied , so you figure out how to fix it . I’m not helping you put on a show , ” Teresa said expressionlessly .
Sanford blocked her way . “ You’re really cold , you know that ? You were off in Strico for four or five days , and I was the one taking care of Isabel the whole
time . ”
Teresa sneered , “ Well , that’s just how I am . I’m Jennifer’s sister , after all – guess being cold runs in the family . ”
With that, she turned and walked into Rosary Estates . But Sanford kept tailing her . She stopped , not daring to walk toward her building . “ Do you have anything else to say ? ” she asked , her voice alert and wary .
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“ If you won’t go to dinner with me , at least let me see Isabel . I brought some treats for her .
Teresa fell silent . If she let Sanford into her place now , he’d see Michael . She couldn’t risk that — she didn’t trust Sanford .
Sanford looked confused as Teresa hesitated . “ Come on , just let me see Isabel . I was basically her dad for five days ,”
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