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The lawyer told Irene the child’s full name was Michael Johnston and his mother was Teresa Johnston . He had no photos of Michael and said frene should ask the parents directly if she wanted more information .
trene stared in disbelief . She asked , “ Michael ? You’re saying the child has the last name Johnston , and Teresa is his mother ? ”
“ Indeed , the child’s mother is Teresa Johnst
Irene was stunned . She couldn’t believe it .
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lawyer replied .
Irene thought in utter disbelief , ‘ This can’t be
true ,
‘ How can Teresa have Jonathan’s child ? Doesn’t she hav
no feelings for him at all ?
And if there is a child between them , how
can only
be revealing this now ?
‘ But the child is three years old . Given the timing , it has to be Teresa . That child … must be hers !
Irene demanded urgently , “ Is the child’s nickname Mike ? Does he look strikingly like Mr. Lynn ? ”
The lawyer replied , “ I honestly don’t know about that . Mr. Lynn just instructed us to remain on standby . We’re not certain yet whether he’ll file for custody of the child .”
Irene thought , ‘ If Teresa gave Jonathan a son , that’s our Lynn family’s bloodline . Why wouldn’t we fight for him ? ‘
Irene said deliberately , “ Start preparing . There’s no way we’ll let the Lynn family’s bloodline be left out there . ”
Irene hung up the phone abruptly . Her hands still trembled uncontrollably .
Irene thought , ‘ After all my nagging for a grandson , I’m finally a grandmother . And Teresa is the mother ? The boy is my first grandson , and she kept it a
secret . Why ? ‘
Irene didn’t have time to process it all . She immediately tried to call Jonathan , but his phone was already unreachable .
Fuming , Irene scrolled through her contacts to call Teresa , only to find her phone equally unreachable .
Irene grew angrier the more she thought about it . She felt like a complete fool . It was as if the whole world had been lying to her .
Still refusing to believe it , Irene called Werner , and this time , he finally answered .
Irene demanded furiously , “ Do you know Jonathan has a son ? ”
Werner was utterly bewildered. “ What on earth are you talking about ? Jonathan has a son ? Where would he even get one ? ” Werner asked .
“ Then ask your precious son and daughter . ” Irene snapped . “ Donald is unreachable , and Cheryl’s lying to protect Teresa . If you don’t make them explain , I’ll take this straight to Hayden , ”
Irene was fuming with rage , while Werner stood dumbfounded . “ Please calm down first . What on earth is going on ? What kid ? What fabrication ? I can’t make heads or tails of what you’re saying .”
Irene sneered , her voice full of scorn . “ You don’t know ? Last year , a boy who looked just like Jonathan came to the Lynn residence . We all suspected he
was Jonathan’s son .
“ Cheryl volunteered to arrange a DNA test . Hayden and I were there . The result said he wasn’t Jonathan’s . Jonathan didn’t believe it , so Donald ran another test . It was the same result . ”
“ But Jonathan trusted his instincts and did one himself . It confirmed that the boy is his son . How do Donald and Cheryl explain that ? Your whole family
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has been hiding this from us . Fused to help your brother’s business . Don’t ever contact me again ”
The call ended abruptly .
Werner took a deep breath . He could feel frene’s fury radiating through the phone .
‘ So it’s true after all , Werner thought .
Werner hurried into Hayden’s room and exclaimed , “ Dad , I’ve got some amazing news for you . ”
“ Humph , save your breath , ” Hayden scoffed from his wheelchair , peering over his newspaper . “ Nothing decent ever comes out of your mouth .”
Werner , almost breathless with excitement , exclaimed , “ Dad , this is monumental news . Now , try not to get too excited when I tell you ?
Werner cautiously gauged Hayden’s mood . Hayden had been recuperating well lately , and seeing that he was in good spirits today , Werner decided it was a good time to bring it up .
“ Dad , Jonathan has a son . You’re going to be a great – grandfather , ” Werner said .
Hayden’s reading glasses clattered to the floor .
His fingers trembled with excitement as Werner picked up his reading glasses for him . Werner looked so agitated , he seemed ready to spring from his wheelchair .
“ Who did you just say has a son ? ” Hayden exclaimed , utterly shocked .
Werner pressed the reading glasses into Hayden’s hand , grinning . “ It’s Jonathan , Dad . Jonathan has a son . Irene just called me . No doubt about it . ”
Hayden’s lips curled into a wide grin , utterly speechless with joy .
Hayden exclaimed , “ You mean it’s that rascal Jonathan who has a son ? Not Donald , not Gary , but Jonathan ? The perpetual bachelor , the one we thought would never settle down ? He gave me a great – grandson ? Our family’s firstborn grandson ? ”
Werner offered a wry smile , then continued , “ Yes , Dad . Not Donald , not Gary , but Jonathan . Irene says you’ve met the child before . ”
“ I’ve met him ? Which child are you talking about ? ” Hayden exclaimed in astonishment , completely baffled .
“ That’s what Irene said . She claimed the boy had dinner at the Lynn residence last year and accused Donald and Cheryl of hiding the truth . Look at this mess . I swear , Dad , I knew nothing about it . ”
Ever since his divorce from Cathy , Werner had done a lot of soul – searching . These days , he was doing everything he could to make it up to Hayden , hoping to earn back some familial affection and his father’s approval .
Hayden cut Werner off . “ Quick, push me over there . Call Cheryl , Donald , and Jonathan now . We’re all going to Jonathan’s place . And tell him to bring my great – grandson . ” Hayden was bursting with joy .
“ Got it , Dad , ” Werner said , equally overjoyed .
At the hospital , Teresa lay in bed with an IV drip . Jonathan sat silently beside her , holding her hand , eyes fixed on her face , afraid to mis woke .
The doctor entered and began examining Teresa while filling out her medical chart .
moment she
Jonathan whipped his head around to face the doctor , his voice tight with worry . “ How is she ? Was it just low blood sugar that made her faint ? ”
“ She hadn’t eaten all day , which caused hypoglycemia and pregnancy complications , ” the doctor said . “ Luckily , you brought her in just in time . A few minutes later , the baby wouldn’t have made it . ”
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Jonathan shot to his feet , stunned . It felt like a ton of bricks had hit him . “ What did you just say ? ” he demanded . “ She’s pregnant? ”
“ You shocked me . How could you not know your wife is almost six months pregnant ? ” the doctor said , baffled . “ What kind of husband misses that ? ”