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The man got out of the car .
When Teresa saw him , she froze for a second . Then she instinctively wrapped her arm around Michael’s shoulders and pushed the kid to Miriam
Teresa greeted him with a nod . “ Donald . ”
Donald replied , “ Hey , Teresa . ” He just came to Everport to buy a car . Actually , both he and Jennifer were here . Jennifer was looking for Rebecca and Donald was here for the car .
Cars were way cheaper in Everport than in Nareigh . He sold his old one and bought a black Audi A7 . He didn’t have enough money , so he borrowed some from Jonathan . The money his parents gave him for a new car was already spent on Jennifer’s house ,
Miriam chimed in , introducing herself to Donald , “ You’re Jonathan’s cousin , right ? Hi , I’m Miriam Shaw . ”
Michael shouted , waving at Donald , “ Doctor ! ”
Donald came to himself . He pointed at Michael , looking confused , and asked Teresa , “ Didn’t you say this kid was your friend’s ? I think I heard him call you Mom . ”
Teresa replied calmly , “ Oh , you must’ve misheard . ”
Donald said , “ No , I’m pretty sure he called you … ”
Teresa cut him off , “ I’ll explain it to you later . ” She waved at Miriam , who quickly hustled Michael into a cab .
Teresa turned to Donald . “ So , what brings you here ? Is my sister still here ? ”
Sure enough , as soon as Jennifer was mentioned , Donald’s attention was diverted .
Donald said , “ Jennifer’s worried you’re not doing well here , so she’s not heading back yet . We’re staying at a hotel . Teresa , why don’t you talk with her ? ”
Teresa said flatly , “ No , I don’t want to see her.”
She added , “ I’m doing i
fine here . Just ask her to go back . ”
Donald said , “ You should see her . She’s been looking everywhere for you .”
As he spoke , Donald glanced at Michael , who was waiting obediently in the cab across the street , a hint of suspicion in his eyes .
Noticing Donald’s doubt , Teresa said , “ Alright , I won’t make things difficult for you . I’ll meet with my sister . ”
Donald relaxed , not frowning anymore . “ Great , I’ll drive you over . Jennifer’s at the hotel . She’ll be so happy to see you . ”
Teresa replied , “ Okay . ”
As she turned around , Teresa shot Miriam a look , signaling her to take Michael home first since she had to be out . Then Teresa got into Donald’s car .
Soon they arrived at the hotel . Jennifer heard a knock on the door and thought Donald was back .
She opened the door and saw Teresa , standing next to Donald .
For a second , Jennifer thought it was an illusion . Excited and a little flustered , she quickly turned to Donald . “ What’s going on ? ”
Donald said , “ I ran into , my ex – sister – in – law on the way here . You two can catch up with each other . I’ll head to the restroom to leave you alone . ”
After that , he went downstairs , leaving the living room to Jennifer and Teresa .
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As soon as Teresa walked in , Jennifer closed the door . Meanwhile , Donald hesitated for a moment and then pulled out his phone to send Jonathan message .
Donald : [ I found Teresa . She’s with Jennifer right now . The two of them are talking ]
Donald snapped a photo of the hotel and the room number and sent it to Jonathan .
Inside the living room , Jennifer reached out to Teresa , but Teresa impatiently pushed her away .
Teresa went straight to the point . “ Just now , on the street , Donald heard Mike call me ‘ Mom . He asked what was going on , but I didn’t admit it
Jennifer’s eyes flickered , a hint of panic flashing across her face . “ Really ? ”
Teresa’s expression didn’t change . She said , “ Just make up an excuse . If he finds out the truth about the kid , he’ll definitely tell his cousin , and then your career is over . ”
Jennifer understood this better than Teresa did . That was exactly why she always felt like she was walking on eggshells .
She calmed herself down . “ I know it . I’ll come up with a story for Donald . You don’t need to worry about it . ”
Teresa said , “ Worry ? Why would I worry ? I’m just the clueless little sister , right ? With you , the all – powerful big sis , what could possibly go wrong ? ”
Jennifer frowned , easily picking up on the sarcasm in Teresa’s tone .
Jennifer said , “ Was I wrong when I said you were reckless ? You’re pregnant , but you did not tell anyone where you were . You never contacted your family . Aren’t you reckless ? ”
Teresa let out a cold laugh . “ Didn’t you tell me to leave Nareigh ? You were so scared someone would find out about the baby , so you insisted I leave right away , not even a day’s delay . I left . I didn’t go back . I did exactly what you wanted . And I’m the one being reckless ? ”
Jennifer said , “ I told you to go to Fernlandia and stay with Evelyn. How was I supposed to know you’d just disappear ? You could go wherever you wanted , but you could’ve at least told me , right ?
“ I’m your sister , your family . But you didn’t tell me , You even changed your phone number . And I’m not supposed to say anything about it ? ”
Teresa exhaled deeply and slowly .
She said coldly , “ Hannah , I’m pregnant . I don’t want to get worked up . If you just want to lecture me , please shut up . I’ve really had enough of your
lectures . ”
If Donald hadn’t found Michael , I wouldn’t have come here to see you at all . I’m only here for my kid , period .
Jennifer became quiet , her face as grim as Teresa’s . After a moment , she glanced at Teresa’s belly .
“ Go back , Teresa . ” Jennifer said , “ Listen , head back to Nareigh and leave Mike here . I’ll handle everything . Once you’re settled in Nareigh , pick Mike up . Just tell people a friend trusts you with him . Don’t go back with him , or people will be suspicious . ”
Teresa refused right away . “ Wherever I go , my son goes . I can’t be apart from him , not even for a single day . ”
Jennifer said , “ Why are you so stubborn ? I’m your sister . I’d never hurt you . You can go back to Nareigh now . Why do you always defy me ? ”
Teresa said , “ When have I ever defied you ? I am wrong no matter what I do ! Hannah , are you trying to drive me crazy ? Would that make yo
py ? ”
Jennifer said , “ You ! ” Suddenly , Teresa’s stomach rumbled .
Jennifer sighed , realizing she was the one out of her mind , “ You’re hungry , aren’t you ? I’ll go make you some pasta . They got a gas stove here . Just wait
here for me . ”
But as soon as Jennifer went to the kitchen , Teresa slipped out .
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Jennifer was angry with her sister . She rushed out , but Teresa was nowhere to be seen . Just as Jennifer was about to turn around , she saw a familiar figure .
Jonathan stepped out of the elevator and walked over to her slowly .
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