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Teresa shouted , “ You’re not getting away today ! ” She burst out of the bar , jumped in her car , slammed on the gas , and sped after Charlie .
While driving , Teresa called 911 to report a drunk driver and a prostitute . She told police the address and Carlie’s license plate number . After hanging up , she kept tailing Charlie’s car .
Charlie’s car was weaving all over the road . Suddenly , Teresa heard a loud bang and the screech of brakes up ahead .
When Teresa pulled up , she saw Charlie’s car had hit an old lady by the roadside , and the engine had stalled .
Just as Teresa thought Charlie was about to get out , he swerved around the old lady and sped off .
Teresa couldn’t chase Charlie anymore . She pulled over next to the old lady , got out , and saw a pool of blood on the ground .
Her hands were shaking as she quickly called 911 for an ambulance . Teresa called out to the old lady , but there was no response . The old lady was already unconscious . Teresa knelt by the curb , her hands stained with blood .
Suddenly , someone grabbed her hand . She looked up in surprise and saw
it
was Sanford .
Sanford asked , “ Are you okay ? ”
Teresa shook her head and pulled her hand back . She said , “ There was a hit – and – run . I already called 911. The ambulance should be here soon . ”
When the ambulance arrived , Teresa and Sanford both got in with the old lady .
At the hospital , the old lady was rushed into emergency care . Her family arrived and , without even asking questions , immediately started accusing Teresa and Sanford . A man asked , “ Did you two hit my mom ? ”
Sanford said , “ Don’t talk nonsense . The driver who hit her ran off . We’re just witnesses , especially her . She called 911 and got your mom to the hospital right away . ”
Hearing that , the family finally stopped and hurried off to find a doctor .
Teresa rubbed her aching temples and sat down . Sanford poured her a cup of hot water . Teresa said , “ Thanks . Why are you here ? ”
Sanford said , “ I was driving from Shaville to Nareigh , happened to spot your car , saw you chasing someone , so I followed you . Would you believe that ? ”
Teresa said , “ Why not ? Just a coincidence . ”
Sanford grinned and said , “ Aren’t you even a little suspicious I’m secretly in love with you and following you around ? ”
Teresa let out a cold laugh . She said , “ If you were stalking me , I doubt you’d be chatting with me so calmly right now . ”
Sanford looked puzzled . He asked , “ What do you mean ? ”
Teresa didn’t answer and changed the subject . She said , “ That hit – and – run driver is my mom’s ex – husband . He scammed my mom out of all her money
and savings .
“ My mom said he ran off abroad with his mistress.never thought he’d have the guts to come back to Nareigh . ”
As soon as she finished , Teresa got a call from the police , saying they had caught Charlie .
Charlie tried to make a run for it on the highway , but he was so drunk that the smell alone gave him away . The cops stopped him right at the toll booth , no breathalyzer needed . The police needed Teresa to come in and give a statement .
Sanford went with Teresa to the police station .
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Charlie was detained , and the woman he was caught with in the restroom in the bar was arrested too .
Teresa said , “ He also scammed my mom out of all her savings .”
The officer glanced at Teresa and asked , “ What’s your relationship ? Father and daughter ? ”
Teresa replied , “ No , he’s my mom’s husband from her second marriage . We’re not related by blood . He took all my mom’s money ?
The officer didn’t question it . After all , Charlie looked nothing like Teresa .
“ I called my mom on my way here . She’s on her way , ” Teresa added .
“ Alright , you and your family can come back tomorrow morning . For now , go home and get some rest , ” the officer said .
Sanford grinned and put his arm around Teresa . He said , “ Thanks , sir . I’ll take my wife home now . ”
“ Who are you calling your wife ? ” Teresa snapped , shaking off Sanford’s hand , clearly annoyed .
“ Don’t be shy . You’ll be my wife soon enough , ” Sanford teased . He reached for Teresa again .
Just then , Jonathan appeared at the door and saw the scene . He narrowed his eyes at Sanford , his gaze cold as he looked at the arm around Teresa . He immediately walked over and asked , “ Are you alright ? What happened ? ”
Jonathan started to reach for Teresa’s shoulder , but Sanford immediately pushed his hand away .
Teresa turned to Jonathan and asked , “ Why are you here ? ”
Jonathan said , “ Your mom called me and asked me to help her find a top lawyer . That’s when I found out you were here at the station giving a statement . ”
For a moment , Teresa didn’t know what to say .
“ I’ve already taken care of Teresa . I was with her all night , so you can step aside now , ” Sanford said .
Jonathan didn’t respond to Sanford’s provocation . He kept his eyes locked on Teresa . “ I’ll take you home , ” he said .
“ No need , I can go back myself . Aren’t you supposed to be getting married ? ” Teresa replied , her tone distant .
“ I’m not getting married ,” Jonathan said , his voice full of sorrow and a hint of anger .
“ It’s getting late . You should head home , ” Teresa said , walking out without looking back .
Sanford caught up to Teresa and shot Jonathan a challenging look before leaving .
Early the next morning , Evelyn rushed over and dropped Isabel off at Teresa’s place .
Teresa could barely handle Michael , let alone take care of Isabel too . So she wanted to refuse .
Evelyn said , “ Just find anyone to watch her . She can’t be left alone . I have to get to the police station . ” With that , she hurried out for the first time without worrying about Isabel .
As soon as the door closed , Isabel started crying , scared and lost .
Michael , always the little grown – up , comforted sabel . Then he turned to Teresa and said , “ Mom , I’ll take care of Isabel . You can count on me . ”
Teresa sighed . She said , “ I’ll call Miriam and ask her to come help . I ordered some food for you , it’ll be delivered soon . ”
Michael nodded and asked , “ Mom , did something happen ? Why did Grandma go to the police station ? ”
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Teresa crouched down and held Michael’s hand . She said , “ Because last night , I caught a bad guy and handed him over to the police . Your grandma went . to scold the bad guy . ”
Michael immediately hugged her neck , worried . He said , “ You didn’t get hurt , did you ? I don’t want you to get hurt catching bad guys ”
Teresa told him she was fine .
Isabel , still crying , clung to Teresa’s hand . She said , “ Teresa , I want Mommy . ”
“ She’ll be back soon , ” Teresa comforted Isabel . She didn’t mention that Isabel’s dad was at the police station . She thought there was no need , and the child wouldn’t understand anyway .
Once Miriam arrived , Teresa finally headed to the police station .
As soon as Teresa walked in , she spotted Jonathan sitting in a chair with his eyes closed , resting .