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“ Enough , Hannah , Teresa finally snapped . The moment she called out Jennifer’s real name , even Jennifer herself froze in shock
“ Stop pushing me . I can’t take you anymore . I’ve told you a million times , stay out of my life . I’m an adult now , not that naive little girl from back then .
“ And most importantly , this is my kid , not yours . It’s my call whether I keep it or notou don’t get to worry about it : Terese added .
Jennifer’s fists clenched so tight her nails bit into her palms as she glared at Teresa “ You’re already raising one kid at by yourself , and now you want to take on two ? Get real , Teresa . Wake up
“ I know exactly what I’m doing . I’ve made up my mind to leave Nareigh , and this time , I’m serious . What else do you want me to do ?
“ I knew you’d try to force me into getting an abortion , which is why I never told you in the first place I was scared you’d fig out just like this . ”
“ Flip out ? You’re the one who’s flipping out here , Teresa . You’re so immature . ”
But Teresa had already turned and walked away . Jennifer stood there , staring at her retreating back . It was late , and she really didn’t feel like arguing with Teresa in the middle of the night . She decided she’d deal with this tomorrow .
Jennifer was sure she could get Teresa to agree to the abortion . And she believed it was her job as the older sister to look out for Teresa .
Meanwhile , Jonathan , who was still in Archulea , heard from the nanny that Teresa had moved out . He called her immediately when Teresa had just stepped out of the shower .
She said she moved out because Evelyn and Isabel had left . Then she lied again , saying she’d already sent Michael back and that his mom had come to take him .
Then , she lied again , saying she had already sent Michael back , claiming the child’s mother had come to pick him up .
Jonathan asked , “ Christian is back ? ”
“ He’s not back . It was my colleague Sherry who returned and took Michael ,” she replied .
‘ By the time you’re back , Michael , the baby , and I will be long gone from Nareigh , Teresa thought to herself .
Jonathan paused for a moment . No matter how amazing Michael was , he wasn’t their kid . Right now , all that mattered was whether Teresa was pregnant . “ Did your period come this month ? ” he asked .
Teresa’s fingers tightened around the phone . She glanced at the pregnancy test stick she’d just taken . “ Not yet . It should be here soon . I saw some spotting today , ” she replied .
“ I don’t think I can believe you , ” Jonathan said , his tone laced with doubt .
“ Believe it or not , I don’t care ,” Teresa shot back . She knew she was lying anyway .
Jonathan’s nagging just kept going . Just like he’d said before , if he didn’t nag her , it meant he didn’t care . Teresa had had enough , though . She hung up the call without a second thought .
Jonathan transferred 100 thousand dollars to her account shortly after with a text : [ That’s ten times the rent you gave me . If you ever want to come back , the place is yours , free of charge . ]
Teresa didn’t want it . She gave him the 10 thousand dollars for rent ; there was no reason for him to give it back tenfold . Jonathan sent another 100 thousand , along with a note : [ A little something for that watch you got me . You’re always thinking of me . Gifted to Mrs. Lynn . ]
Teresa’s mind drifted back to when they first got married . She’d shown Jonathan a news story back then .
It was about a couple who’d been together for three years before breaking up . The guy was super stingy and wanted the girl to give back every penny he’d ever sent her . When she said no , he dragged her to court .
At the time , Teresa had complained to him , “ How cheap can someone get ? After being together with her for three years , does he really have to make it so unpleasant ? ”
The story had caused a huge stir . After that , girls not smarter – they wouldn’t accept money from guys unless it was clearly labeled as a “ voluntary gift ” to avoid legal trout Successfully unlocked !
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“ You can rest assured , Teresa . I might take anyone to court , but never my own wife , ” Jonathan had said back then . [ Jonathan , I’m not Mrs. Lynn anymore . I hope you find someone who really fits you . The money will go back to you automatically when it expires . ] After hitting send , Teresa powered off her phone . If she didn’t , Jonathan would definitely
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Her eyes were filled with tears , and she felt utterly ehted Before going to bed , Teress reached out to Theman , asking f he was still working as a psychologist Truman didn’t reply
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“ We’re not going in the same direction , Teresa said flatly
“ Get in the car , or I’ll tell Ainam and Cheryl shout your pregnancy right now at them decide if your choice is right , Jennifer threatened
“ Go ahead . They’re women – they’ll understand and respect my choices , Teress shot back
“ I respect you , too , Jennifer said . “ But you’re my only sister , and I can’t just sit back and watch you go the wrong path
Teresa silently got into the cat Jennifer , there’s no such thing as a night path or wrong path Who can say they are perfectly right these days ? Once you’re out there in the real world , how many people are really pure and flawless
“ I don’t care about what others do . But you’re my sister , and i have to step in , Jennifer said firmly , driving straight to the hospital
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