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Jennifer was distracted throughout the meal . When Sanford was getting re
ready to leave , she walked him out ,
“ My engagement ceremony is the day after tomorrow . Make sure to be on time , ” she said
“ Of course . Otherwise , why would come see you ? ” Sanford joked , “ I also want to check out your gorgeous sister . ”
Jennifer had told Sanford about her younger sister , Teresa , and how her beauty and charm could rival that of a star Flow Sanford wanted to see Teresa , but Jennifer brushed it off . ‘ Maybe it would help get them together , which would be better than Teresa marrying Irene’s son , she thought .
She arrived home after a while .
Ater putting the dishes away , Donald said , “ I saw that little kid again while shopping today ”
“ Oh , really ? What happened next ? ” Before Jennifer could ask if he pulled a hair from the child’s head , Donald confessed first .
“ I pulled a hair from that kid . I want to do a DNA test . ”
“ Donald , you-
“ Just hear me out , ” he calmly said . “ I have my reasons . Remember Everport ? I distinctly heard Michael calling Teresa “Mom . ” Also , Cathy told Teresa she heard a voice calling Teresa “ Mom . ”
“ Plus today , that kid was wearing a short sleeve shirt with Jonathan’s signature . I was shocked . ” He revealed all his suspicions to his future wife without holding back .
Jennifer’s eyes darted around , and she spoke calmly , “ So , you suspect that kid is Teresa’s and Jonathan’s ? I know Teresa well enough , she wouldn’t have a child with her ex . ”
“ Maybe Teresa is hiding something from you and we’re both in the dark ” Donald said , wrapping his arms around Jennifer’s shoulders as they continued discussing . “ You’ve seen that kid , right ? Think about it : doesn’t he look like Jonathan ? ”
don’t think so . You must be mistaken . ” Jennifer turned toward her room .
Donald followed closely , half believing . He wondered , ‘ Am I really wrong ? ”
“ Jennifer , if we’re happy y and Teresa and Jonathan get back together , that’s great . You wouldn’t have to worry anymore , would you ? ”
Jennifer shot him a sarcastic glance . Teresa were happy with Jonathan , she wouldn’t have divorced him . With someone like Irene in the picture , won’t let Teresa repeat the same mistakes . ”
Donald sighed . “ Irene is hard to talk about , but Jonathan is a good person . He doesn’t have any scandals and has always cared for Teresa . ”
Jennifer pursed her lips , wishing Jonathan would have a few scandals . That way , she would have a better excuse to oppose Teresa getting back together ,
Donald was still caught up in his theories . “ I still think there’s a strong chance that kid is Jonathan’s . ”
“ Can you stop it ? The day after tomorrow is our engagement ceremony , and you’re still rambling on about this . ”
“ The engagement ceremony won’t be affected . ” Donald laughed . “ Jonathan has always treated me well . If that child happens to be Jonathan’s , I’d want to help him out . ”
Jennifer was exasperated . “ You really are too faive .”
But reality wasn’t as bright as Donald believed , even if Jennifer appreciated his rare qualities .
“ I advise you to think carefully about this . Don’t go pulling your brother’s hair , or they’ll call you crazy .
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Donald said . “ But we’re together . If that boy really is Jonathan and Teresa’s , our DNA test will validate it. “.
Jennifer remained silent for a few seconds . “ Tine , since you doubt it so much , let me handle the DNA test . ”
She thought , Without the test , Donald wouldn’t give up , and I have to completely extinguish his hopes
carefully
Donald kissed Jennifer on the cheek . “ Thanks , my love . I’ll plan our engagement ceremony
Jennifer savored his kiss as he helped her out of her clothes .
The next day , trusting and naive , Donald confidently gave Jennifer Michael’s hair for testing .
Jennifer said she would do two tests : one for the kid and Donald , and one for him and herself
“ Once the results are in , I’ll let you know , ” Jennifer said .
“ Okay , if the child is Jonathan’s , we’ll discuss it together , Donald replied .
Jennifer turned and headed to the hospital .
Donald didn’t go to the hospital ; instead , he went to prepare for the engagement ceremony
Teresa called Jennifer , asking what was happening . She wondered if Donald had made any concrete actions .
r the DNA test .
Jennifer stood outside the genetics department . “ I’m getting ready for t
Teresa asked , “ What do you mean ? ”
Jennifer replied , “ If I don’t do this test , Donald won’t give up . I found out last night that he’s suspected Michael’s identity several times already . His pulling Michael’s hair isn’t just a whim . ”
Teresa said , “ So , are you going to swap identities again ? Are you going to fake the report again ? You really don’t care about your medical license ? ”
Jennifer asserted , “ I’ll soon be family with Donald . Even if he finds out , he won’t hold it against me
Teresa retorted , “ Is that so ? If you’re not afraid of being exposed , why are you so careful with Donald ? You’re clearly scared , scared that Donald will reject you , scared you’ll lose your medical license , and scared you’ll end up with nothing. ”
“ Enough .” Jennifer interrupted Teresa , “ Just like you said , we have to stick with our choices . There’s no turning back , Teresa
Teresa suddenly fell silent . After a moment , she spoke uneasily , “ Let me be honest , I’m really tired of this life . Hannah , trust me just once . Jonathan won’t hold you responsible , and Donald will understand . You don’t need to fake another paternity test . You’re a doctor . ”
“ No way , I can’t confess , ” Jennifer was resolute . “ Unless we give up our dignity , do you want Irene to laugh at us and steal your child ? I don’t believe Jonathan won’t pursue my responsibility . I only became a deputy director because of him , even if I don’t care about his connections ”
“ Hannahl ”
“ Teresa , I’m your sister . Listen to me ! ” Jennifer interrupted . ”
She continued . “ Listen to me . We can only go on like this . Once I get married , everything will be fine . Your ex – husband will leave Nareigh . He’ll definitely find another woman to remarry and have kids . Men are like that ; he can’t be childless forever . ”
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