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“ Yeah , this is my own choice , ” Jennifer said . “ Don’t tell Donald I’m pregnant ?
Teresa said slowly , “ You’re not being fajr to Donald . Even though you don’t want the baby , you should at least talk to him . He’s your fiancé ren
“ That’s enough , ” Jennifer said .
Jennifer said , “ I love Donald . I really do . But for me , my career comes before love . Do you get what I mean ? ”
“ Oh , please . Stop trying to make yourself sound so noble , ” Teresa scoffed .
She didn’t feel like arguing anymore and just dropped it .
When they got to Bradley’s and Natalie’s graves , the place felt bleak .
Teresa placed the white chrysanthemums she’d brought in front of the headstone , staring at the photo . “ Grandpa , Grandma , I came to see you .
Scenes from when her grandparents were still alive flashed through her mind – how much they spoiled her and how they doted on her . Only someone who was raised by their grandparents could truly understand that kind of love .
Jennifer felt a bit cold and went back to the car first . Teresa stayed , quietly lighting candles for them .
She said , “ Grandpa , Grandma , I found my sister . She’s married into the Lynn family now , and I’m not part of the Lynn family anymore . That’s fine , right ?
“ I really miss you . If you need anything over there , just let me know in a dream , and I’ll come to visit you . ”
After standing there for a long time , Teresa finally turned and left reluctantly .
They picked the nearest hospital . Since this was where Bradley and Natalie used to live , Teresa still knew her way around , and Chesburg hadn’t really changed . There was only one tertiary hospital in town .
They walked in silence . When they reached the hospital entrance , Teresa stopped . “ You go in by yourself . I’ll wait for you outside , ” she said .
Seeing Teresa about to leave , Jennifer grabbed her arm . “ You want me to go in alone ? No way . You have to come with me , ” she insisted .
Teresa laughed coldly . “ Why ? Getting scared now ? Jennifer , you’re a gynecologist . You see new lives every day . If anyone knows what it means to be a mother , it’s you . And now you’re about to end your own child’s life with your own hands . ”
“ Enough , I don’t want to hear it , ” Jennifer said , refusing to let go of Teresa’s hand . “ Just stay with me , okay ? ”
The hospital was busy , especially around the gynecology department . Women were coming and going . Some were holding babies , while others , with big bellies , were there for prenatal checkups .
A few kids ran past , bumping into Jennifer and Teresa . “ Sorry , Miss ! ” one of them called out in a sweet , childish voice before dashing off again .
Teresa tried again to talk Jennifer out of it . “ If you really want an abortion , at least talk to Donald . If he agrees , let him come with you . ”
“ There’s no way I’m telling him ,” Jennifer said , enunciating every word . “ Just like what happened to Mike . Some secrets are better left buried . ”
“ My situation isn’t the same as yours . I’m divorced . You and Donald are about to get married , and your in – laws treat you well . You should talk to them about this , ” Teresa insisted ,
Jennifer was silent for a couple of seconds and then walked straight into the waiting room without looking back .
Teresa just watched her back in silence .
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The doctor glanced at the ultrasound and asked Jennifer , “ You’re just a few weeks along . What’s going on ? Are you planning to and the pregnancy ?
“ Yeah , ” Teresa replied .
“ Have you ever had an abortion before ? ” the doctor asked again .
“ No , ” Jennifer replied coolly .
“ Alright , fill out this form . From what I can see , everything looks normal . Maybe you should think it over and talk to family’s doing well , having a few more kids isn’t a bad thing , right , Miss ? ” the doctor asked .
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