Chapter 366

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Teresa spoke , enunciating each word . “ We’ve both chosen our own paths , and we’re going to see them through to the end . Whaters the price que brought it on ourselves . I don’t blame you anymore , and you shouldn’t blame me either .”
“ Teresa . ” Donald’s voice suddenly came from behind her just as Teresa finished speaking .
Donald had come to Teresouth Group today with Jennifer .
Seeing Jennifer’s eyes all red , Donald walked over , put his arm around her shoulders , and then said to Teresa , “ Honestly , Jennifer really loves you , you
know .
“ She cares about you as her sister . She actually bought a place for you in Chesburg at first , thinking you’d want to live there .
“ But then she figured you liked Nareigh more and worried one apartment wouldn’t be enough , so she sold the first one and bought you this place in Newuze Garden . She really put a lot of thought into it . ”
“ Oh , well , thank her for me . She’s just a real saint , isn’t she ? ” Teresa replied , her voice thick with sarcasm .
Donald just couldn’t understand why Teresa always treated Jennifer like this . Maybe little sisters just didn’t get how much their big sisters cared .
He said , “ Teresa , Jennifer and I are getting engaged . Everyone in the Lynn family wants you to come . Grandpa especially hopes you’ll be there .
“ Even if you don’t want to go to the ceremony , can’t you at least come for a meal ? Is no one from Jennifer’s family coming at all ? ”
After all , a wedding was about two families coming together . Jennifer didn’t just have no family here – she barely had any friends either .
“ Let your future mother – in – law go . I’m sure she’d love to . As your cousin’s ex – wife , and with Irene in the picture , it’s really not my place to go . Otherwise , Irene would have my head . That’s it , ” Teresa said .
With that , Teresa left anyway . No matter what anyone said , she just wasn’t going to go .
Donald put his arm around Jennifer , trying to comfort her . “ Don’t be upset . If your sister doesn’t want to come , that’s fine .
“ How about I call your mom ? If you don’t want to talk to her , I can do it . She should come by at least once , right ? ”
“ Let’s talk about it when we get home . ” Jennifer wiped away her tears , gently pushed his hand away , and headed to the restroom .
While Donald was waiting for Jennifer outside the restroom , the secretary took Michael’s hand and got into the elevator .
“ Mike , you must be tired from playing . Let’s go find your mom , ” the secretary said .
“ My mom’s done with her meeting , right ? ” Michael asked .
Just as the elevator doors were about to close , Donald’s sharp ears caught Michael’s voice .
The staff elevator was made of glass and slowly ascended . Donald looked up and , sure enough , spotted Michael inside .
When Jennifer came out of the restroom , Donald quickly pulled her over and pointed up at Michael . “ Look , it’s that kid again . Why is he at Teresa’s company ? ”
Jennifer frowned , yet her voice flat , “ Didn’t I already tell you ? The kid’s mom is just a good friend of Teresa’s . Teresa’s just helping her out with the kid . ”
Donald hesitated , “ But my mom said she heard a kid calling Teresa ‘ Mom ‘ last night . ”
Jennifer said , “ What’s that supposed to mean ? She’s my own sister – like I wouldn’t know if she was seeing someone . Or are you saying the women in the Johnston family are that cheap , having a kid with an ex ? ”
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Donald pressed his lips together and tried to reassure Jennifer , “ Hey , don’t get upset . That’s not what I meant . It’s just that the kid is always hangin around your sister , and it just feels kind of weird to me . ”
Jennifer linked her arm with his and quickly changed the subject . “ Let’s not talk about that kid , Call Evelyn . If she doesn’t want to come , then forget t You know I can’t stand her anyway . ”
“ Alright , I got it .” Donald let Jennifer pull him along , but before leaving , he still glanced back at the elevator , looking a bit puzzled .
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