Chapter 173

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The day after Irene asked why Jonathan lent his car to Teresa was the very day he applied to change the license plate . At present , the license plate on the Maybach was TJ143
Michael only recognized the numbers . “ Mr. Lime , what do the squiggly lines at the front mean ? ”
“ I’ll tell you when you’re all grown up , ” said Jonathan
“ It’s a promise , then . Don’t forget that , Mr. Lime , ” Michael stated .
At that moment , Jonathan suddenly realized Michael no longer called him “ Mr. Daddy Lime Instead of probing , Jonathan gently patted Michael on the head . “ All right , I won’t forget . ”
“ Mr. Lynn , the driver softly reminded . “ You have a meeting scheduled with the CEO of Strategic Dynamics Group at three d
clock ”
Hearing that Jonathan had to return to work , Michael clung tightly to Jonathan and looked up at him . “ Mr. Lime , can you play with me a bit longer , please ? ”
Jonathan could not bring himself to say no , hence asking . “ Play what ? ”
Michael replied , “ Can you lift me high up in the air like I’m flying ?”
Bending over , Jonathan placed his hands under Michael’s armpits and lifted the boy like a plane soaring into the sky . Michael guffawed with joy .
Jennifer , who was looking for Michael , saw that scene from across the street and frowned .
She wanted to take Michael back , but she paused and thought better of it . Then , she walked back into the daycare center to have a word with the teacher ,
Soon after , the daycare teacher approached Jonathan and Michael . “ Mike , you can’t just run off like that . C’mon , let’s go back . ”
It was then that Jonathan noticed the daycare sign and realized what was going on . He gently set Michael down . Michael looked at Jonathan longingly “ Bye , Mr Lime ”
“ See you , Mike . ” Jonathan watched as the teacher took Michael’s hand and walked away . Only then did he tear his gaze away and hop into the car
The driver looked at the rearview mirror and noticed a fleeting hint of sadness in Jonathan’s eyes Curious , he asked , “ Mr. Lynn , do you really like children ? ”
Jonathan did not deny it . If he and Teresa had a child , he would love them dearly Jonathan grew up without a father , so if he ever had a kid to call his own , he would give them the world
At night , Teresa planned to pick Michael up from Miriams house , only to be told by Miriam that Jennifer had already beat her to the punch
When Teresa returned to Rosary Estates , Jennifer said to her , “ That bestie of yours is so carefree, dropping Mike off at the daycare without even a word . What if something happened ? ”
Teresa furrowed her brows slightly . “ Don’t say that , Hannah . Miriam has a job to worry about I’m already grateful she watched Michael for me ”
Jennifer pursed her hips and changed the subject . Tve arranged with the hospital to switch shifts . Just focus on the company’s product launch event . Il take care of Mike for the next few days ”
Teresa nodded and went to the room to check on Michael , noticing a tinge of sadness in his eyes . She asked ,
wrong ? ”
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Shaking his head , Michael jumped into Teresa’s embrace . “ Mommy ! I saw Mr. Lime today and even said hi . He came back from his business trip . Why didn’t you tell me ? ”
“ Oh , I forgot . I’ll be so busy and coming home late for the next couple of days , so Aunt Hannah will be looking after you .” pronounced Teresa
“ Mommy , why don’t you send me over to Mr. Lime’s place just like before New Year’s Day ? He can accompany me ? ” Michael suggested
Teresa froze “ Why ? Don’t you like Aunt Hanna .
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“ I do . Aunt Hannah is family , and I like her . Still , I like Mr. Lime even more Michael voiced
That rendered Teresa speechless . Seeing Teresa unmoved , Michael continued to plead “ Mommy , I’ll be good . I promise ! won’t call Mr. Lime Daddy . I also promise I won’t mention your name
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Te been keeping this for too long I ven switched the DNA samples for you . If you tell your ex now , all my efforts will go down the drain
Teresa bured around and eyed Jennifer in disbelief , and a hint of guilt toward Donald fitted across Jennifer’s eyes . “ I was the one who switched the hair samples for the test !
“ Your na caine to our hospital to see his cousin and asked Donald for a DNA test . I swapped the samples while Donald wasn’t looking What , you think you could keep the truth about Mike from him until now ? ”
Coming to her senses , Teresa grabbed Jennifer by the shoulders . “ Are you out of your mind , Hannah ? You don’t have to do this for me . You’re a doctor Misusing your power like this is illegal . If you get caught , your career will be ruined . ”
“I know , but you’re my sister Since you wanna keep this a secret , Fl help you . I wasn’t thinking straight at the time .
“ Besides , we’ll be leaving Harigh sooner or later . Your ex doesn’t know about the boy , so nobody knows about what I did . Once we’re gone , it’ll be like nothing ever happened , came Jennifer’s speech
Powerless , Teresa loosened her grip . At that moment , she understood it all .
the learned why Jonathan claimed that Michael was not his son . Jonathan had gone to Donald at the hospital for a DNA test , but it was not that Laily Luck smiled at her and kept the secret for her , it was Jennifer who switched the samples . Teresa had also asked Cheryl to keep Michael’s background a secret , yet the stakes were different . Cheryl was Jonathan’s cousin , so Jonathan would spare Cheryl , Jennifer , though , would be a different story , not to mention she was a doctor . Teresa dreaded to imagine what Jonathan would do to expose Jennifer’s identity should he find out about it . Jennifer blurted out , “ If you tell your ex now , I’ll be screwed . Hell expose me , and I’ll lose my hard – earned job and have my medical license revoked . His family will then take Mike away . By then , you’ll have nothing left . ”
Pausing briefly , she went on , “ So , are you still gonna tell him about Mike ? Haven’t you realized yet ? ”
Teresa was speechless . She stayed silent for a long time , clenching her fists tightly , and then she stepped out , shutting the door behind her .
Jennifer stared at Teresa’s departing figure . Deep down , she wondered if Teresa would spill everything about Michael to Jonathan , waiting to see whose side Teresa would pick – hers or Jonathan’s .
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Then , let everyone see this . It’s mine , ” he murmured .
Teresa’s jaw lightened . “ You think I won’t ? Her resolve flared , and she was ready to take the stage , no matter Jonathan grabbed her again . “ Legally , I can’t control you anymore . But morally ? I still have a say An ex – husband is
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Teresa was speechless Jonathan draped his jacket over her shoulders , patting it gently . “ Just wear this . You’re already stunning as it in – if you dress like this , everyone will focus on you , not the products . ”
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Jonathan nodded , satisfied , and headed back to the venue . Teresa , still adjusting her gown , prepared to take the stage Her nerves buzzed as she stepped up to the podium and gave her opening speech . That was her first product launch event , and there were companies that had worked with Teresouth Group , as well as new ones eager to partner in the future . But when she saw Jonathan in the audience , dressed in a sharp suit , her nerves steadied . His calm presence and focused gaze gave her a sense of reassurance .
After her speech ended and she started to walk off stage , Jonathan unexpectedly stepped onto the stage and took the microphone “ As Ms. Johnston’s special guest … ” he said . “ She insisted that I perform a song to liven things up . So, here
Since when did I invite him to sing ? Teresa thought . The crowd erupted into applause , far more enthusiastic than they’d been during Teresa’s speech .
first note , the room fell silent , captivated .
Jonathan started singing a few lines from a foreign song . As soon as he hit the fir Teresa couldn’t help but admit , despite herself , that his voice was mesmerizing
when Back when they were married , every holiday karaoke night was the same – Jonathan would either sit quietly or coaxed , draw a crowd from neighboring rooms with his singing . People would offer him cigarettes , calling him “ a singing legend ” in admiration .
When the final note faded , the room erupted into applause – louder than anything Teresa had gotten after her speech . A slight unease blossomed in her chest .
After the event , Teresa wandered the venue with a wine glass in hand , mingling with clients . By the time Jonathan approached , she had already had three glasses . His hand gently closed around her arm , and he guided her to a quieter
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Then , she shook off his grip and said coolly . “ Thank you for sharing the spotlight , Mr. Lynn .”
She added , “ Half the clients I spoke to mentioned you . Some even came just because of you . So , thanks ! exhaled softly and turned to leave
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