Chapter 244

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Donald drew in a sharp breath . He asked , “ What did you just say ? You’re not leaving Nareigh ? ”
Jennifer said , “ After you woke up , I called my friend and told her I’m not going to Shaville anymore . I’ve decided to stay in Nareigh instead . Maybe the wrecked car is a sign that I’m meant to stay here . ”
Donald took Jennifer’s hand and said , “ Then go to work at Nareigh General Hospital . I’ll go with you . I’ll stay by your side and protect you , always . ”
Jennifer felt a warm sweetness rise in her chest , but she sighed in mock frustration . She said , “ Fine , do whatever you want . I just can’t stop worrying about you , a certain fool . ”
Donald chuckled , his eyes soft with affection . He said , “ A fool ? That’s me . I know you can’t stop worrying about me . You like me too , don’t you ? ”
Jennifer stayed silent .
Ignoring the pain from his injuries , Donald struggled to move his injured arm and leaned closer to Jennifer . He was determined to hear her say that she liked him . He had been waiting for this sentence for a long time .
Jennifer took a deep breath , her heart racing as she tried to steady herself . She opened her mouth , “ I … ”
Donald was mid – sentence when the door suddenly swung open .
Cathy stepped in . Seeing the scene , she waved her hands and said , “ Sorry ! Didn’t mean to interrupt . I’ll step out . ”
But Jennifer was the one who decided to leave . She glanced at Donald and said calmly , “ You should talk to your mom . ” Then , with a polite nod to Cathy , she walked out .
Cathy’s gaze followed Jennifer until she disappeared . Then she turned back to Donald and said , “ She’s quite beautiful . Be honest with me , she’s not just a colleague , is she ? She’s the one you’ve been pining for , isn’t she ? ”
Cathy had overheard a passing remark from Cheryl about how Donald had someone he liked but hadn’t managed to win
over .
Donald didn’t deny it . He said with a grin , “ Yeah , it’s her . She’s the one I’ve always been crazy about . ”
Seeing Donald’s radiant smile , Cathy couldn’t help but smile too . She said , “ That’s great ! As long as you young people like each other , that’s all that matters . By the way , she looks very much like Teresa . ”
Donald , without a second thought , replied , “ They’re sisters . ”
Cathy froze , her face a mix of shock and disbelief .
Donald quickly explained , “ Mom , I’m serious about Jennifer , and she feels the same way about me . We’re in love . You’re not going to object just because she’s Teresa’s sister , are you ? ”
Cathy snapped out of her daze and asked , “ Hold on a second . Jonathan told me her name is Jennifer Nelson , but you’re saying she’s Teresa’s sister . How do they have different last names ? ”
Donald replied earnestly , “ Jennifer’s family situation is a bit complicated . I don’t care about her background , and I’ll explain it to you in detail later .
“ But right now , I need you to promise me one thing . You won’t stop me from being with Jennifer , right ? I love her . ” He stared intently at Cathy .
Cathy burst out laughing . She said , “ What do you take me for , Irene ? As long as you two are happy , I’ve got no reason to say
no . ”
Donald let out a sigh of relief . He looked up and said , “ Irene is behind you . ”
Cathy turned to look , but the doorway was empty . When she caught sight of Donald’s mischievous grin , she lightly smacked his leg under the blanket . She said , “ You brat , you scared me ! ”
Donald’s expression softened , his brows relaxing . He said , “ Mom , thank you . I was worried you wouldn’t be okay with my marriage to Jennifer . ”
Hearing the word ‘ marriage ‘ , Cathy was startled and quickly asked how far things had progressed .
Donald’s face lit up with happiness as he teased , “ You might beat Irene to becoming a grandma . Better get ready . ”
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