Chapter 112
Teresa glared at Miriam and thought , ‘ What did she tell Michael ? ‘
Miriam shouted in protest , claiming she really had no idea why Michael would say such a thing .
Michael looked up with tear – filled eyes . “ I heard what you said to Miriam ! You said you . don’t want me anymore . We’ve relied on each other for so long . How can you bear to leave me ? ”
Teresa had never said she did not want him . After thinking for a moment , Miriam reminded her , and she remembered . It must have been the day Jonathan left Miriam’s house , and they had too much to drink .
When one was drunk , one might say nonsense things .
“ I’m at fault too ,” Miriam admitted . “ I called you a few days ago about the company’s financial issues . Michael might have overheard and thought we were going bankrupt . Tears welled up in Teresa’s eyes as she knelt and held Michael’s tiny hand . “ I’ll never leave you unless you decide you don’t want me anymore . ”
Michael shook his little head . “ Even though you make me plain gruel every day , I still love you the most . ”
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Teresa continued , “ I love you the most , too . Let’s never leave each other , okay ? ”
“ Okay ! ” Michael broke into a smile and even lovingly wiped Teresa’s tears away.
Miriam , lacking a sense of affection , interrupted the moment and shook Teresa’s arm . What excuse should I use to meet Edward next time ? ”
Teresa was at a loss for words . “ I don’t care what reason you use . Just don’t involve Michael . Is he really that great ? Weren’t you determined not to like him anymore ? ”
Miriam dangled the bracelet on her wrist . “ But he kept my bracelet safe , which means he’s really thoughtful and trustworthy . ”
Teresa thought , ‘ Oh my . What a hopeless romantic . She’s helpless . ‘ Thanks to the investment , she was in a good mood , so she decided not to argue with Miriam .
The next day , Cheryl contacted Teresa . She was mentally prepared as Donald was not in Nareigh , and Jonathan was also away .
Teresa had resolved the company’s issues and had some free time , so she decided to skip work in the morning to accompany Cheryl to the hospital for the abortion .
Cheryl had not reached the hospital yet . But she could not stop crying while Teresa was holding her hand and reasst successfully unlocked ! aid . “ Teresa , I’m still a bit
reluctant about this child . It’s a lite unei aii .
Teresa asked , “ So , do you want the abortion or not ? Haven’t you been thinking about it for two weeks now ? How come you still haven’t decided ? ”
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Cheryl shook her head , tears clinging to her eyelashes . “ I’ve made up my mind . ”
She took Teresa’s advice to get an abortion before the baby reached two months . Otherwise , it would become more difficult as it grew .
However , Cheryl was still crying loudly , drawing everyone’s attention and making it seem like Teresa was forcing her to have the abortion .
Teresa reluctantly scheduled a gynecology appointment for Cheryl to get a check – up . “ Come on in . ” The female doctor in a white coat had her hair tied back in a neat ponytail and was wearing thin gold – rimmed glasses that gave her a rather cool vibe . Cheryl was too scared to go in alone , so she had Teresa go with her .
The doctor asked , “ Who’s having the abortion ? ”
“ She is . ” Teresa placed her hand on Cheryl’s shoulder . “ She needs one . ”
The doctor was looking down and writing something , then she looked up , her eyes resting on Teresa’s face , pausing for a moment .
Teresa called out , “ Doctor ? Doctor? ”
The doctor returned to her senses and said , “ Oh . First , let’s do a check – up . ” She handed the form to Teresa .
Out of the blue , the doctor asked , “ Is she your biological sister ? ”
Cheryl shook her head . “ She’s my sister – in – law . ”
Seeing this , the doctor did not ask any more questions . She just watched Teresa and Cheryl walk away . Her gaze slowly looked a little sad , with a hint of inexplicable sadness in her eyes .
Cheryl cried nonstop , knowing that after the check – up , she would have to say goodbye to her baby . It was her first time being a mother , yet she had to end the child’s life cruelly .
Cheryl was still worried . “ Teresa , do you think they might not do a thorough job that would affect me having kids later ? ”
Teresa sighed . “ We’re at Nareigh Maternal and Child Health Hospital , the best in town . The doctors are the most professional . They won’t do a poor job and cause you problems later . ”
Cheryl sniffled . “ Teresa , did you give birth to Mike at this hospital too ? ”
Teresa said , “ Yes , but the doctors who helped me were older . I didn’t see them today . The doctor doing your check – up is quite young . ”
The doctor looked like she was not even thirty . With that mask on , Teresa could not see her face clearly but reckoned she probably looked decent .
Holding the ultrasound report , they went back to find the doctor . Teresa glanced at the name tag on the doctor’s chest – Jennifer Nelson . She did not know her .
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Jennifer reviewed Cheryl’s examination report carefully and said , “ Miss , your uterine lining is quite thin . Did you have any miscarriages before ? ”
Cheryl shook her head confidently . “ No. This is my first pregnancy . ”
Teresa added , “ Doctor , this really is her first time . She’s only 22 and just graduated from university . ”
Jennifer glanced at Teresa . “ Her uterine lining is quite thin , and if she were to have an abortion surgery , it might make it even thinner , possibly leading to uterine rupture or even menopause , which would make having another child difficult . ”
“ What ? ” Cheryl bit her lip . “ Doctor , I’m so young . I don’t want to experience menopause already . ”
“ Who’s the father of the child ? Is he insisting on the abortion ? ” Jennifer asked again .
Cheryl immediately fell silent , lowered her head , and fidgeted with her fingers .
Teresa asked , “ Isn’t there a way to make it painless ? The side effects are so severe . She’s not ready yet to have a baby . ”
“ You are not married yet , right ? ” Jennifer sighed . “ Many young girls these days get pregnant before being married , but if you insist on having an abortion , it might be harder to have children in the future . You should be prepared for that . ”
Cheryl held Teresa’s hand . “ Teresa , I’m not getting an abortion . I want this baby . I don’t want to risk not being a mom in the future . ”
Teresa asked , “ Are you sure ? You have to be ready to face the consequences . ”
Cheryl nodded . “ I’m sure I’m not going through with the abortion . I could be a single mom like you ! ”
“ What ? ” Jennifer was surprised . Her eyes flickered as she looked at Teresa . “ You’re a single mom ? ”
There was some pity and surprise in Jennifer’s eyes , making Teresa feel a little embarrassed .
Teresa said , “ Sorry to trouble you . If there’s nothing else , I’ll take her and leave now . She’s not getting the abortion . We’ll discuss it again at home . ”
“ Sure . Talk it over some more . There is no rush . ” Jennifer put down her pen , and after Teresa left , she opened the blinds and took another look at her retreating figure .
She wondered , “ How did she end up being a single mom ? But is it really her ? Teresa ? Or maybe she just looks similar .
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