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“ What I really want is for you to bravely chase your happiness . You deserve to be happy , Jennifer . Go after it ”
Teresa meant every word . She hoped they could respect each other’s choices and walk their own paths .
After Jennifer heard Teresa’s words , her mind conjured up the warm and broad figure of Donald . She quickly snapped back
to reality .
“ My first step to happiness is you leaving Nareigh . We’ll be happier this way , ” Jennifer said .
Teresa pressed her lips together and changed the subject . “ So , when are you heading to Shaville ? ”
Teresa knew deep down that they couldn’t keep living under the same roof ; otherwise , too many conflicts would arise . A little distance between them was the best solution .
Jennifer shared the news that the director of the Maternal and Child Health Hospital had decided to transfer her to Nareigh General Hospital with a promotion .
After some thought , Teresa said , “ I think Nareigh General is a better choice . As your department head said , if you go to Shaville , you’ll be in a completely unfamiliar place , all on your own .
“ Sure , you have your college classmates there , but they’re just your classmates . ”
Jennifer lowered her gaze , hesitating for a long moment . Then , she said , “ I think I should go to Shaville . ”
Teresa nodded . “ Wherever you go , whatever you choose , I’ll respect it . I just hope you’ll also respect my decisions and not interfere too much . ”
Jennifer took a deep breath and said with a soft but firm voice , “ I see . ”
Jennifer said , “ Teresa , let’s let Nareigh be a part of our past and memories , including those people . ”
Those people in her words referred to the ones who had brought warmth to their lives . But Teresa couldn’t let go so easily because there was someone she couldn’t forget , someone foolishly waiting for her .
Teresa thought , ‘ If only he could move on after the divorce . I told him I didn’t love him , and he said he wouldn’t love me either . So why is he still waiting ? ‘
Before she left , she needed to make sure Jonathan let go of any lingering hopes .
The next day , Jennifer took Teresa to her hospital for a prenatal checkup . It was Jennifer’s first time performing an ultrasound for Teresa .
“ It’s not an ectopic pregnancy . The baby is in the right position . This little one is really holding on tight , ” Jennifer said .
If it had been an ectopic pregnancy , Jennifer could have used that as a reason to persuade Teresa to have an abortion .
But this little one seemed determined to be born , thriving and growing strong . All the indicators were good .
At that moment , Jennifer completely abandoned the idea of convincing Teresa to have an abortion .
“ Alright . Get up now . ” Jennifer handed Teresa a few tissues to clean up .
After getting dressed , Teresa said , “ Jennifer , I need you to write me a certificate saying I’m not pregnant . ”
“ That’s easy , ” Jennifer replied .
Jennifer knew what Teresa meant .
Certificates like that were common . People used fake medical notes for all sorts of excuses , including asking for leave in PE class . Jennifer had seen this plenty of times .
Writing such a certificate was a simple task for Jennifer as a gynecologist . Besides , Teresa wouldn’t spread it around . It was just for someone specific to read .
“ How about having lunch together ? ” Jennifer suggested . “ You bought me such an expensive blanket , but it makes m sweat every day . ”
“ No , thanks . ” Teresa refused her invitation and kept a distance from Jennifer . “ I’ve got too much work to wrap up before I leave . ”
“ Alright , ” Jennifer didn’t push further . “ If anything comes up , just let me know . ”
“ Okay . ” Teresa tightly gripped the fake pregnancy certificate and tucked it into her bag . Then , she quickly headed to the airport .
Jonathan had messaged her yesterday : [ I’ll go back tomorrow . ]
For now , he would be landing at Nareigh International Airport soon .
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