Chapter 214
Teresa couldn’t let Jennifer find out what she was about to do
“ Jennifer , I’m heading out . You should get back to the hospite and todis on work Teresa sad cavity
Jennifer frowned slightly “ Mike’s with Miriam , right ? I’ll go pick him up . You just focus on handing the company stuff
“ No need for you to pick him up . I’ll go get him myself ister Teresa reped firmly
Teresa hadn’t mentioned that Michael was at Jonathan’s vita if Jennifer found odi , shard definely start lecturing her
again
Jennifer nodded . “ Alright , but make sure to get some rest . If anything comes up , just let me know
Suddenly , a thought struck Teresa . Though she wasn’t sure , she frowned and asked , “ Did you send those photos to Mor Teresa couldn’t think of anyone else who might have sent the photos to Rosary Estates , except Sender
After all , her sister was the one most eager to see her leave Nareigh . Jennifer had even taken her phone before to reply to Jonathan’s messages on her behalf
Jennifer looked genuinely confused . “ What photos ? ”
Teresa explained , “ I went to Chicoham for a few days , remember ? I posted some pictures of the ocean on social media , and you even liked them . ”
Jennifer nodded . “ Yeah , I remember . You said you were taking Mike out for a break
Teresa hesitated . “ Actually , I went with Jonathan . He noticed I wasn’t looking well and took me to see a doctor . We stayed there for two days .”
“ What ? ” Jennifer’s face froze , her eyes narrowing in disbelief . “ I get it now . No wonder Evelyn ended up in the hospital furious over this . Did she slap you ? Is that why your face was red ?
Teresa didn’t deny it . After all , Evelyn had already left the country . “ Not many people knew about my trip . But someone was following us the whole time . ”
Jennifer clenched her jaw , her frustration barely contained . “ I had no idea .”
“ Honestly , you deserve it , ” Jennifer snapped . “ If I’d known , I would’ve knocked some sense into you myself . Going on a trip with your ex – husband ? Is there seriously no other man in all of Nareigh ? Why are you always so clueless ?”
“ Think what you want ,” Teresa muttered irritably , turning to leave . Her mind was racing , and she thought , If Jennifer hadn’t sent the photos to Evelyn , then who did ? ‘
The person who sent the photos must have known from the start that she was heading to Chicoham . Otherwise , they wouldn’t have started snapping pictures as early as the highway .
With no progress on the photo issue , Teresa would like to figure out if she was pregnant .
She needed to confirm it before leaving for good .
When Evelyn was hospitalized , Teresa had already bought a pregnancy test from the pharmacy , but she hadn’t used it yet . First , she went to Forlisle Rose Estates to pick up Michael . The nanny asked , “ Ms. Johnston , is something wrong ? Did we not take good care of him ? ”
“ There’s something I need to handle at home . I have to take him back with me ,” Teresa replied .
“ Should we call Mr. Lynn ? ” the nanny asked .
“ No need ,” Teresa said . “ I’ll talk to him myself later . ”
With that , Teresa carried Michael out . He was still half – asleep , groggy and unaware of what was happening .
She wrapped his small body in her coat and carried him out , careful not to wake him . If he woke up , she was afraid he’d cry and refuse to leave .
Back at Rosary Estates , Teresa settled Michael in and went to the bathroom with the pregnancy test .
She had done this before , back when she was pregnant with Michael , so she knew exactly what to do .
Her heart raced as she watched the test , her hands trembling slightly . Slowly , two lines appeared – one faint , one bold .
Pregnant .
Again .
Pregnant with his child .
Successfully unlocked !
The doctor had been right – he had detected her pregnancy just from her pulse . Teresa gently placed a hand on her still – flat stomach , her emotions a whirlwind .
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The best choice was clear – leave , completely . Only then could she truly be free of worries
Michael woke up to find himself back at their home in Rosary Estates . Sitting on his small bed , he rubbed his eyes and looked around , his wide , curious gaze making it seem as though he was still dreaming .
Hearing her son call out , Teresa walked out of the bathroom and into his room .
“ What’s wrong , honey ? ” she asked gently .
“ Mommy , where are we ? ” Michael asked , his voice filled with confusion .
“ Silly boy , don’t you recognize your own home ? ” Teresa teased , trying to lighten the mood .
“ But that’s not right . I was sleeping at Mr. Lime’s house . ” Michael clung to Teresa’s arm , tilting his head up to look at her . ” Mommy , why did we leave ? Mr. Lime’s house is so much better .”
Teresa felt a sharp pang in her chest , guilt and helplessness swirling inside her . “ Sweetheart , that’s not our home . This is where we belong now , just you and me . ”
Michael let go of her arm and pouted , throwing a small tantrum . “ I don’t want to stay here . I want to live in Mr. Lime’s big house . It’s so much fun there , and the food is so yummy . I like it there . ”
Teresa crouched down to his level , brushing a strand of hair from his face . “ Honey , a big house isn’t everything , you know . ” But deep down , she couldn’t ignore the fact that he was just a child .
After getting used to the spacious mansion , it was no wonder Michael felt upset being brought back here so suddenly. Tears welled up in Michael’s eyes . “ Mommy , can we go back to Mr. Lime’s house ? It’s so big , and he’s all by himself . He must be really lonely . ”
“ Mike , that’s enough . ” Jennifer’s sharp voice cut through the room as she walked in , her tone laced with disapproval .
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