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Back at Rosary Estates , Teresa showered after putting Michael to bed . Standing before the mirror in her nightgown , she noticed how much her belly had grown . Wearing anything tight now would make it even more obvious .
She had thought it over . She would keep her second pregnancy a secret . She was already done talking to Jonathan
Just as Teresa was about to sleep , the doorbell rang , making her heart skip . A peek through the peephole and camera showed who
it was . She rolled her eyes , refusing to answer , but Jonathan rang insistently again .
Not wanting to wake Michael , Teresa quickly threw on a loose , long coat before opening the door
Jonathan , carrying a bag of food , tried to step inside but found Teresa blocking his way at the doorway .
He’d been drinking again , Teresa wouldn’t miss the smell of alcohol on him .
Jonathan raised an eyebrow , looking at her . “ I brought some snacks for Mike , ” he said .
“ Mike is asleep . Just take the food back for yourself , Teresa replied .
Jonathan insisted , “ These are for Mike , not for you . ”
Only then did Teresa notice the bag he was holding . It was from the macaron shop . She loved macarons , but Michael never cared
for them .
Teresa said , “ Mike won’t even eat what you bought . Don’t wake him up , okay ? Just go . I won’t see you out . ”
“ Still mad at me ? ” Jonathan asked .
“ Why would I be mad ? ” Teresa retorted .
Jonathan studied her face intently . “ Are you mad because I’m going to sue Jennifer ? ” he asked .
Teresa sneered , “ I’m past caring now . Go ahead and sue whoever you want as long as you’re happy . ”
Jonathan frowned impatiently and added , “ Let me in first . We need to talk . ”
“ Just say it at the door ,” Teresa said coldly .
Jonathan declared , “ I’m coming in to talk .”
The two stood their ground for a moment .
“ Fine , come in , ” Teresa finally relented .
Teresa thought , ‘ Before , I hid Mike from him , but now the secret is out . There’s nothing left to hide . Mike’s things are all over the
table . Let him look if he wants .’
Jonathan realized he couldn’t remember the last time he’d set foot inside this door .
Whenever he wanted to come in for a bit , Teresa would turn him away . Back then , he hadn’t given it much thought .
Jonathan settled onto the sofa , picked up the glass of water from the table , and took a sip to clear his throat . Then he said coolly , “ If Jennifer resigns voluntarily , I can drop the lawsuit against her . ”
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Teresa sat across from him and replied coldly . “ Suit yourself . Whether you sue her or not , it’s none of my business anymore .
“ What about Miriam ? Was she the first to find out about Mike ? Did you tell her to hide out in Gorthany and not come back ? Jonathan asked
Teresa froze . His words only poured fuel on the fire ..
“ Will you ever stop ? Now you’re coming after Miriam too ? She’s my bestie , not yours : Of course , she’d side with me over you . Isn’t that natural ? ”
“ All I did was ask why she hasn’t come back . I looked into it . When you gave birth , it was Miriam who signed the hospital paperwork for you . ”
“ So what’s your point in digging up all this stuff ? ” Teresa took a deep breath and asked . “ Why don’t you sue me and get it over with ? Whatever you’ve got , bring it on me : Just leave my friends and family out of this . ”
Jonathan let out a bitter laugh . Rising to his feet , he loomed over Teresa , his piercing gaze fixed on her . “ So in your eyes , I’m that heartless , huh ? ”
Teresa glared at him , her voice trembling with anger . “ Weren’t you the one who said you’d sue Jennifer , that you’d go after everyone who helped me ? You’re leaving me no way out , so why should
Her endless chatter was abruptly cut short .
Jonathan leaned down , cupping Teresa’s face in both hands , and kissed her recklessly .
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