Chapter 177
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Teresa had taken a chance once and had Michael . She wondered if she could take another chance and have another child with Jonathan However , she no longer had the energy to keep another child a secret , so she could only prevent it by nipping it in the bud
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Jonathan’s eyes showed a yearning for a child as he said , “ Just this once . If you get pregnant , have the baby I can give you whatever you want .
“ When we were manied , I couldn’t provide much , no I never asked for a child . But if you get pregnant this time , I can even get you the stars in the sky if that’s what you want . ”
With that , Jonathan really gave Teresa a star . It was a key with a star – shaped keychain ..
Jonathan put the key into Teresa’s hand and continued , “ I’ve already bought a place in the most expensive neighborhood in Nareigh , Forlisle Rose Estates .
“ We can stay there if you want to live in Nareigh , I have other houses , too , if you prefer to move to another city I’ll put your name on the deed , or our child’s . Whatever you wish . ”
Teresa clasped her fingers . She only thought Jonathan had bought a courtyard house in Jarisburg , and she didn’t think he also got one in Forlisle Rose Estates . He was making everything happen , those he couldn’t when they were married .
A hint of hesitation flashed in Teresa’s eyes . She recalled how she had blurted out about having a kid the previous night and had the sudden urge to repeat that they already had a kid now that she was sober .
Suddenly , Jonathan’s phone rang . He glanced at the phone and frowned at the word “ Mom . ” A trace of weariness and impatience flashed in his eyes .
The call from Jonathan’s mother was like a wake – up call for Teresa . She instantly snapped back to her senses and swallowed her words . While Jonathan was distracted , she turned and ran away .
From the corner of his eyes , Jonathan saw Teresa’s fleeing figure . He quickly ended the call and pursued her . Upon noticing her shoes and socks at the door , he bent over to pick them up and got behind .
When Jonathan got out , Teresa had already left in a taxi . Barefoot , she only realized she had forgotten her shoes when she got out . However , she didn’t want to return for them because she feared Jonathan wouldn’t let her leave .
After taking a taxi to the nearby mall , Teresa paid with her phone and got out . She found the nearest shoe store and bought
a pair .
People stared at her . Teresa had never been so embarrassed . It was like she had just escaped from a mental hospital . After all , who would go around barefoot in January ?
Meanwhile , the phone in Teresa’s pocket kept ringing . Again and again , coming from the same number . Teresa pressed decline and turned on ‘ Do Not Disturb . ‘
Yet , a text came because Teresa refused to answer her phone .
[ You’re really driving me crazy . Did you run out without your shoes and socks ? I’ll take back what I said earlier if you don’t like to hear them . Come back . Let’s talk about it after you put on your shoes . ]
Teresa replied with a voice message . “ There’s nothing to talk about. I already bought the strongest contraceptive pill at the pharmacy . I just took it , so there’s no way I’ll get pregnant . Let’s just pretend last night never happened . ”
Then , Teresa pressed send . A few minutes later , Jonathan sent her a voice message . Upon seeing that it was 60 seconds long , she figured he’d probably be scolding her .
Teresa didn’t feel like listening to it , so she didn’t open it . Then , she headed to the nearby pharmacy to get emergency contraception ,
Suddenly , an urgent call appeared on Teresa’s phone . She was sensitive to such calls because Jennifer had been in a car accident before . “ Hello – are you Teresa Johnston ? Ms. Evelyn Davis’s daughter ? ” asked the person .
“ Yes . Is something wrong ? ” asked Teresa
“ Your mother had trouble breathing and collapsed She’s been brought to a nearby Maternal and Child Health Hospital . Her condition is quite serious . You should come over , said the person .
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