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Teresa : [ Nothing . I just watched a TV show and now I’m in a bit of a mood . ]
Jonathan : [ Another one of those sad dramas ? Seriously , you should cut back . They’re bad for your sleep . ]
Jonathan : [ I’m heading to bed , babe . Barely got any shut – eye on the plane . ]
Teresa : [ Alright , go get some rest . You must be exhausted . ]
Jonathan : [ You didn’t even say you missed me . ] It sounded like a complaint .
Teresa thought , ‘ What’s the point of saying it out loud ? ‘ She missed Jonathan , but all she could do was think about him . She couldn’t actually see him .
She wished he could spend more time with her and wished they could really talk about his mom . But he was so busy , and she couldn’t bring herself to take up any more of his precious time .
He was so busy that he could only catch sleep whenever he managed to find a few spare moments . Teresa kept telling herself things would get better eventually . For now , she just had to hang in there . After all , it was Jonathan’s mom .
Irene showed up again the next day , banging on the door with a steaming pot of bone broth in her hand . She plopped it down on the table , clearly annoyed .
She snapped , “ I made this for my son to help him get his strength back , but he says he’s out of town for work and insisted I bring it to you instead .
“ What do you even need it for ? All you do is lounge around at home all day . ”
The more Irene talked , the angrier she became . She shot a glare at Teresa’s hand . “ How long has your hand been hurt now ? Still can’t use it ? I was a daughter – in – law , too , but I never made a big deal out of everything like you did . ”
Teresa listened quietly and then pushed the pot back toward Irene . “ I don’t like it . Please take it back . ”
“ What ? Did I say something wrong ? Jonathan married you , but you’re useless at everything . So what if you’re pretty ? Do you think looks can put food on the table ? You don’t work . You don’t do chores . You can’t even compare to Yvonne , ” Irene said .
Teresa took a deep breath , trying to reason with Irene . “ Can’t you be , reasonable ? You always come here just to pick on me , but you’re out shopping and eating with Yvonne . I’m Jonathan’s wife . Isn’t that a bit much ? ”
“ What’s so wrong about it ? Now , are you blaming me , Teresa ? Look at Yvonne . She’s sweet and considerate . She grew up with Jonathan , and she’s hardworking . That’s what a good wife looks like . She’s the one who deserves my son , ” Irene said .
She added , “ If you’re going to keep holding on to Jonathan , at least give him a child . You’ve been married this long and still haven’t gotten pregnant . ”
Teresa’s patience snapped . “ Jonathan’s career is just taking off . We agreed not to have kids so soon . We want to wait until he gets promoted . Then we- ”
Before Teresa could finish , Irene cut her off . “ With you around , how’s my son supposed to get ahead ?
“ He’s always thinking about you , always hovering around you , acting all sweet and lovey – dovey . How is he supposed to focus on work when he’s constantly taking care of you ? ”
“ When did I ever ask him to take care of me all day ? ” Teresa retorted .
“ Well , I’ve never seen you do anything for him . You’re not fit to be his wife . If you know what’s good for you , just have a kid , leave Jonathan an heir , and then get out of his life , ” Irene barked .
Irene’s words echoed in Teresa’s mind for a long , long time .
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Every time those petty , unpleasant memories crossed her mind , it only strengthened her resolve not to get back together . She was sure the ne wanted to go back to how things were .
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