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The light turned red , and Teresa slammed the brakes .
They say a man would really want a child when he turns 30 , and even more so when he has achieved success and no longer needs anything .
* Find someone else to have your kid , because I’m not giving birth to one for you , ”
Teresa uttered .
She gripped the steering wheel , still wondering how Michael was not listed as Jonathan’s son when Jonathan did a DNA test at Donald’s hospital . If she told him that Michael was his son , would he believe it ?
“ Where am I supposed to find someone else ? Can’t you speak more kindly ? ” Jonathan sighed .
When she heard that unhappy and helpless voice , Teresa returned to her senses and said , “ Didn’t your mom introduce you to a lot of women ? Make them have your baby .”
“ Why’re you dragging my mom into this again ? ” Jonathan had no idea what went through her mind each day .
Teresa glanced at his handsome profile . “ Didn’t you say Simona drugged you ? Did your mom not react to that ? ”
Jonathan replied , “ Her impression of Simona is completely ruined now . My mom won’t try to set her up with me again .”
Teresa chuckled inwardly , “ Your mom doesn’t have a good impression of anyone . In her eyes , not many people are worthy of her son . ‘
Soon , they reached the airport . There were lots of cars there , and it was dark . Teresa was not very good at parking, especially parallel parking ; but , of course , the only spot available required her to parallel park ,
She drove forward and backward . She repeated that several times , but still could not get into the spot .
“ This car’s the problem . It’s tricky to park , ” she mumbled .
Jonathan had been quietly watching her struggle and was instantly amused by her bluff . He finally decided to assist her and guided her in reversing the car , gently holding her hand and turning the steering wheel while glancing at the rearview mirror .
Within two minutes , the car was perfectly parked .
At that moment , Teresa thought Jonathan looked even more handsome . Why did she not feel anything for anyone else successfully unlocked ! Start over after her divorce ?
Only now did she admit it was because her ex was too outstanding . He was
handsome , smart , and calm ; held a doctorate from the Alorian Institute of Technology ; had life skills ; and could even cook .
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Her ex was better than her in every way and she felt blessed to have met such a man .
Had Benny not introduced them , Teresa figured she may never have met Jonathan through her own connections .
There was half an hour left before the flight . Jonathan bought two cups of coffee and handed one to Teresa . “ Two creams and a sugar , just how you like it . ”
“ Thanks . ” Teresa accepted it .
Jonathan sat next to her and glanced at her . “ Do you think you can back the car up by yourself later ? ”
Teresa replied , “ If I can’t , I’ll find a cute guy to help . ”
Jonathan’s face darkened , and he flicked her forehead . “ You’re really trying to annoy me , huh ? I’m about to get on a plane , and you’re still riling me up .”
Teresa retorted , “ I can handle it myself , don’t worry . ”
“ Mm , let me know when you’re home . ” Jonathan pursed his lips , then added , “ Text me when you’re bored . I’ll reply if I see it . If I don’t , it means I’m working . ”
“ Okay , ” Teresa responded .
Jonathan gazed at Teresa and didn’t say anything else . It was rare for them to sit together so quietly without arguing or bickering .
The plane was about to depart .
Jonathan stood up , reached out to gently pat Teresa’s head , and hugged her .
His warmth and broad chest reached Teresa’s heart through layers of clothing .
“ I’ll be off . Remember to text me . ” He waved goodbye with his back to her and went to board his flight .
Teresa’s heart pounded wildly . It almost felt like they were dating . They never seriously dated , since they had a flash wedding .
Teresa returned home .
“ Mommy ! ” Michael could no longer hold back and ran toward her , looking very energetic . “ I saw through binoculars that Mr. Lime gave you flowers . Are things moving that fast between you two ? ”
After hearing what he said , Teresa remembered she left the flowers in the back seat . She went downstairs again and brought the flowers , the medicine he bought , and the gifts he gave upstairs .
The big bouquet of roses was heavy ; and , although Teresa took the elevator , she was
still out of breath .
“ Such pretty flowers ! As expected of my Mr. Lime , he has great taste , ” Michael admired . ,
Teresa checked the time and said , “ It’s half past nine . You should go to bed . ”
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“ I’m not sleepy . Let me count how many there are , ” Michael sat on the couch in high spirits . “ 1 , 2 , 3 … 10 , 11 , 12 … 98 , 99. Mommy , there are 99 roses in total . ”
“ Oh , I see . Thanks for helping me count them . ” Teresa chuckled .
Michael asked again , “ Mommy , why did Mr. Lime give you 99 roses ? Does he want to spend that many nights with you ? ”
Then , he puckered his little lips and made kissing sounds . “ So many nights . Mr. Lime wants to spend his nights with you forever . ”
Teresa immediately spat out the water she was drinking . How did he know so much at such a young age ?
Teresa heard a message alert on her phone and took it out of her pocket quickly , thinking it was from Jonathan . A hint of disappointment flashed in her eyes , as it turned out to be just a notification from the hospital .
It read : [ Friendly reminder to bring your one to six – year – olds for regular examinations . If you haven’t done so , please don’t delay it . From , Nareigh Maternal and Child Health Hospital ]
Teresa then remembered it was time to take Michael for his physical examination at the hospital . The hospital had given her a Health Record Folder for Children Aged Zero to Six Years Old .
The last time she took Michael for a checkup was six months ago . So much had happened that she completely forgot about it .
The next morning . Teresa held Michael’s hand in one hand and his document folder in the other as they went to the hospital .
Michael was dressed in creamy white clothes , a small scarf , a fluffy hat , and a mask with a cute lamb pattern .
He said , “ Mommy , it’s too stuffy under the mask , ”
Teresa advised , “ Be good and keep it on . ”
“ Okay … ” he responded .
Many parents came for their children’s physical examination today . After receiving the text reminder , many busy parents remembered they needed to bring their kids for a checkup and came in on the same day .
There were a few people queuing in front . As Teresa stood on her tiptoes to see how many people were left until Michael’s turn , she noticed a familiar figure and was stunned . It was Donald .
Wearing a white coat , Donald was cheerfully picking children up onto the height and weighing scales to measure them .
Teresa’s grip on Michael’s hand tightened , and he whimpered . “ Mommy , you’re squeezing my hand too hard . ”
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“ I’m sorry . ” Teresa quickly let go and started walking away with him . “ We’ll come back another day for the checkup . Let’s not do it today . ”