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Thinking about everything that had happened lately and how good Donald had been to her , Jennifer fell silent . Then she replied , “ Let me think about it . Please cancel my appointment for now . ”
The person said , “ Alright . If you need anything , just contact us . We’re a private hospital , and your privacy is fully protected .”
“ understand . ” Jennifer replied , then hung up .
When Teresa went to pick up Michael , she didn’t look too happy . Miriam noticed and asked what was wrong . but Teresa couldn’t be bothered to complain about Jennifer .
Teresa mentioned the whole bridesmaid thing . She thought that since she and Miriam were the same age , Miriam’s zodiac sign matched Jennifer’s
Miriam didn’t even think about it before refusing . She said , “ No way , I’m not being Jennifer’s bridesmaid . ”
Teresa said , “ Cathy said she’d give you 3 thousand dollars . ”
Miriam still refused . She said , “ I wouldn’t do it even for 30 thousand . I barely know Jennifer . Why should I be her bridesmaid ? ”
Teresa replied , “ Alright , I’ll let Cathy know so she can find someone else sooner . ”
Just then , Miriam’s phone rang . It was Edward , calling to say he was going to be Donald’s groomsman . Miriam hadn’t even heard about it .
Edward explained , “ Donald originally asked four friends to be his groomsmen , but one of them can’t make it , so he asked me to step in . ”
“ I just got asked by Teresa to be a bridesmaid , ” Miriam told him .
Edward said , “ Go for it ! Maybe some of that wedding luck will rub off on us . We’ll be the next ones to get married . ”
Miriam hesitated , thought it over for a bit , then awkwardly told Teresa she’d do it .
Teresa smiled and said , “ It’s totally up to you . I’m just the messenger here .”
Miriam sighed and squeezed Teresa’s hand . She said , “ If it were your wedding , I’d be happy to be your bridesmaid again , no questions asked . ”
Teresa went quiet , memories flashing through her mind . She just said , “ You and Edward should be happy . Tell him to hurry up and propose . ” Teresa gave Miriam a hug , then took Michael home .
It was late , and the streets were almost empty .
While waiting at a red light , Teresa spotted a man with his arm around a woman heading into a bar . That one glance made her freeze . She found the man looked just like Charlie , Evelyn’s ex – husband .
Teresa took Michael home first and tucked him into bed. But the more she thought about it , the more convinced she became . That sleazy guy she saw on
the street did look like Evelyn’s ex .
She kicked herself for not snapping a photo . Otherwise , she could’ve sent it to Evelyn to double – check .
Teresa glanced at the clock . It was 1:30 a.m. She started the car and drove back to that bar , heading inside .
The streets were silent in the early hours , but inside the bar , it was all flashing lights and pounding music . Guys kept coming over to hit on her , but Teresa turned them all down .
Teresa looked around but didn’t see the person she was looking for . Just as she was about to leave , she heard a creaking sound coming from the
restroom .
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A few minutes later , a man came out , zipping up his pants , his arm around a woman with heavy makeup . The two of them were laughing and then about to head out .
Teresa grabbed the man’s wrist . She stared at the pockmarks on his face and asked , “ You’re Charlie , right ? Evelyn’s ex – husband ? ”
Charlie was drunk , but hearing Evelyn’s name made him snap to attention . He asked , “ Who are you ? ”
Teresa spoke slowly and clearly , “ I’m Evelyn’s daughter , Teresa . You scammed all my mom’s money . How do you still have the nerve to come back ?
Charlie snapped out of it . He shoved the woman aside , yanked his arm free from Teresa , and bolted .