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As she spoke , Teresa pulled a bank card from her wallet and set it on the table next to Cheryl . “ There’s 220 thousand dollars on this card ”
Jennifer froze , suddenly realizing what , Teresa was doing , and she shot Teresa a sharp look .
But Teresa didn’t look at Jennifer. She turned to Cheryl and continued , “ Raising a kid costs a lot . Just think of this as a gift for the baby .
Cheryl’s eyes lit up . “ Teresa , I can’t take that much money . If my brother finds out , he’ll totally flip . ”
“ Don’t worry . I won’t tell anyone about this , ” Teresa said . ‘
That was exactly what Cheryl wanted to hear . She quickly took the card . “ Then thank you from both me and the baby ! Oh , I’m thinking of naming her Serena Lynn . What do you guys think ? ”
“ Serena’s a lovely name , ” Teresa said , giving the baby one last look . “ Serena , Aunt Teresa is heading out now . ”
“ I’ve got something to take care of , so I’ll leave you here with Jennifer ,” Teresa said to Cheryl .
“ Teresa ! ” Jennifer hurried to catch up with her . “ What’s the deal with that card you gave Cheryl ? ”
“ I tried to pay Cathy back for the house you bought , but she wouldn’t take the money , and she sent it back . So I gave it to Cheryl instead . Makes sense , right ? ” Teresa said .
She continued , “ Now that Cheryl and the baby are safe , I can finally relax . I’m just the so – called sister – in – law here , so I’m done meddling in your business .
“ As for the baby you’re carrying , I really think you should reconsider whether you want to keep it . I’m not going through this with you . Whatever happens , you’ll have to deal with it yourself . ”
Jennifer grabbed her arm . “ Don’t leave me here . Let’s go together . ”
But Teresa yanked Jennifer’s arm away . “ Get a cab yourself . We’re not headed the same way . ”
Hearing that , Jennifer just let her go .
It was already really late by the time Teresa got home .
Michael was fast asleep on the couch . When Teresa tried to carry him to his room , the little guy woke up .
“ Mom , why are you back so late ? Aunt Isabel was hungry , so I made her some milk , ” he mumbled .
Teresa asked Michael , “ What about you ? What did you
eat ? ”
“ I ordered takeout . Mom , did you eat ? ” Michael looked up at her .
“ I did . I’m sorry , sweetheart , I promise I’ll spend more time with you from now on . I really mean it , ” Teresa said with guilt in her voice .
“ Well , you always say that , ” Michael pouted .
“ This time I really mean it . ” Teresa pressed her forehead to Michael’s . “ My little muffin , your birthday’s coming up . How about we invite Miriam and take you to Eleneburg to celebrate ? ”
“ Teresa , where are you guys going ? I want to go , too ! ” Isabel had woken pouted . “ Michael , bro . Tell Teresa to take me with you ! ”
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well and was hugging Teresa’s leg . When Teresa didn’t al .
Isabel
That snapped Teresa back . “ He’s your nephew . You can’t call him bro ; that messes up the family tree , ” she corrected .
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Michael chimed in , “ Mom , Aunt Isabel can call my dad bro , right ? ”
Teresa nodded , thinking , ‘ That’s my boy . So smart . ‘
Isabel tilted her head . “ Where’s Michael’s dad ? I’ve never seen him . ”
Michael spread his hands . “ My dad doesn’t want me anymore . ”
Teresa froze for a second and then quietly asked Michael , “ Why do you think that ? ”
“ Michael , didn’t I tell you ? Your dad is old and ugly . It was I who didn’t want him , ” Teresa explained .
Michael shook his head . “ Mom , isn’t it really that Dad doesn’t
us ? Otherwise , he would’ve come to see me at least once , right ? ”
“ No , sweetheart , really . It was I who left him . Your dad never stopped wanting you , ” Teresa said , word by word .
Michael wrinkled his little nose . “ Mom , then where is Dad ? Can I see him on my birthday ? Just once , please ? You’re the best , Mom . ”
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