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“ You were scared of risk , scared I’d fall , and scared I’d lose money ; you never let me try . You wanted me safe , stuck in flareigh , living your steady , The life as a doctor , I did everything you asked , isn’t that enough ? ”
At that moment , Wernet realized that Doisald had been holding a grudge against him and Cathy all along
Back when Jonathan struck , gold with his business , Donald burned with envy , itching to copy his every move . But his parents talked him into the “ sale ” path – med school , grind through residency , and stick to doctoring that was enough .
Donald’s parents weren’t loaded , but they’d built up a nest egg over the years – mid seven figures . Their kids never went without . They’d pushed Donald toward med school because , in Harrigh , doctors pulled in good money and had real clout , it was stable and respected .
Werner’s face hardened . “ Now you resent us ? Jonathan got into Querencia University at sixteen . He’s capable , but you ? You barely scraped into med school . Business ? You had no plan , How many Jonathans exist here ? Just him . ”
Donald didn’t say a word . He just pressed his lips together and clenched his fists even tighter at his sides .
Every family dinner , every party , even his engagement party – Jonathan was the one paying . A single bottle of wine he brought over would cost Donald half a lifetime of hard work . He felt so bitter about that .
Cathy walked over to Donald and chimed in , “ Dear , we aren’t blaming you . We just wish you’d talk to us first . Buying Jennifer a house behind our backs ? Of course we had to ask you about it .”
“ Mom , she’s my future wife and my love . I’m willing to give her everything . ” Donald said , then turned and walked out .
“ Give her everything ? Great , all his savings have gone , Werner grumbled , slapping his thigh .
Cathy smacked Werner’s arm . “ Would you stop ? This is all your fault , You forced him into medicine . If we’d let him take a chance , maybe he’d be doing even better than Jonathan . ”
“ He’s not cut out for business . I know my own son . He’d be lucky to even make department head , let alone start a company . ”
“ He’s your son . Can’t you just take his side for once ? ”
Werner pressed his lips together and didn’t say another word
Teresa was having lunch at the office when she suddenly got a call from Cathy
Cathy was pretty sharp – rather than calling Jennifer directly to ask why her son had to buy her a house before marriage , she decided to sound Teresa out
first since they were sisters after all .
But Teresa was caught off guard . She had no idea Donald paid for Jennifer’s house – she was completely in the dark .
Teresa replied , “ Sorry , Cathy . I wasn’t in Nareigh before . My sister only told me about the house after I came back , ”
Cathy replied , “ Teresa , we’re all family . Don’t wony , I’m not upset . I’m just asking . Werner and I only just found out .”
Teresa paused for a few seconds . “ How much did Donald spend on my sister’s house ? ”
“ Roughly 100 thousand , maybe ? You know Newure Garden’s prices ? It’s a new complex . When it first opened , prices were over thou meter , and they haven’t dropped much since .
1 per square
“ Got it . Let me c
call you back – something went just came up . ”
Teresa had been swamped at work , but she cleared her afternoon schedule and headed straight to Jennifer’s hospital office . When Jennifer came back ,
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Teresa turned in lace her .
Jennifer managed a red smile . “ Wow , you came to see me ? Have you eaton yet ? I just finished a surgery – I’m dead on my feet .
“ Tired ? from what ? Leeching off everyone else ? ” Teresa shot back , her eyes sharp and cold
Jennifer frowned , but Teresa stepped right up , grabbed the collar of Jennifer’s white coat , and yanked her forward . “ You really have no shame left , Hannah . ”
“ What are you even talking about now ? ” asked Jennifer .
“ Your job ? My ex pulled strings for that . Your cart My money . The apartment ? Donald’s savings . What’s yours ? ” Teresa shoved her backward .
Jennifer stumbled back , nearly losing balance before she caught herself on the desk . Teresa had never hit her before .
“ And the guys you don’t want ? You loss them to me . Marry your friend ? Am I your trash can ? “ ”
Jennifer straightened up , about to say something in her own defense , but Teresa cut her off with a vicious scold . “ You make me sick. ”
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